ND Confederate States Five Dollar - Copper, J.J. Conway & Co.

Coin Details

Description

The undated Confederate States Five Dollar in copper attributed to J.J. Conway & Company is a restrike produced circa 1960 using dies associated with the original Conway mining camp mint. These restrikes were produced long after the original 1861 coining operations had ceased, making them numismatic curiosities rather than territorial gold coins. The copper composition immediately distinguishes these pieces from the original gold Conway coins. The design elements reference the Confederate States, adding a layer of historical complexity to pieces already rich in frontier mining history. Conway restrikes in copper represent the enduring fascination with Colorado territorial gold coinage. The production of these pieces approximately a century after the originals reflects the strong collector demand for anything associated with the Pikes Peak gold rush era.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Conway copper restrikes from the 1960s are more available than the original gold issues but remain collectible territorial gold-related items.

Cross References

NGC #886043