1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail KM. 150 arrows pointing upward below Notes

arrows pointing upward below Notes Mint mark: 6-pointed star

Handwrought Arts & Crafts sterling

Joseph Aiuppa was allegedly one of the owners of the Taylor Manufacturing Co

Skull Measures: 3 1/4'' L X 1 1/4'' W

The serial number breaks are too often for us to guarantee consecutives – but we will make every effort for those ordering multiple notes

1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail KM. 150 arrows pointing upward below NotesWhile collectors offer differing opinions on both the date of mintage and the proper nomenclature (token medal) of these pieces one truth holds fast they are both very scarce and highly sought after. Made from the iron armor plate of the CSS Virginia, these pieces are often found with environmental damage owing to the fact that the Merrimac was scuttled May 11, 1862. Obverse: Merrimac surrounded by, THE FIRST IRONCLAD, and date below Reverse: MADE