Lark Coin Collection: Group L, 1860/1861

Scope and content:

3 -one example of a Confederate Cent; as well as two proofs created by the Lovett Company. The first of the Lovett proofs is made of copper and nickel and bares an image of the head of Minerva on the face. The head is surrounded by the words R LOVETT, JR. ENGRAVER & DIE SINKER 1860. The reverse bares the address 200 so Fifth St; which is then surrounded by a wreath and the words Metallic Business Cards Philadelphia. The general design of this proof was preserved on the Confederate cent, with changes to the inscriptions. The other proof in the collection is identical save its composition of brass. The example of the actual Confederate cent still displays remarkable detail despite its having been cleaned previously, and having a minting date of 1861. Gift of the Estate of Charles Lark Jr. Image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5445573385/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1984.042.L1-L3

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Parent terms of access:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.