Engraved "War" and "1861," this replication is a simple, yet profound record of the beginning of the American war that pitted brother against brother. The original 1858-O Liberty Seated half dollar sank only months after the Civil War's end with a ship that played a historic role in the conflict. Connect with these historic events and the mysterious engraver through a lustrous .999 silver minted replica of this one-of-a-kind coin that was delicately recovered during the archaeological excavation of the SS Republic shipwreck 1,700 feet beneath the Atlantic. Every line, every ridge of the engraved artifact has been faithfully reproduced. Each replica is encapsulated in a protective acrylic case by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation and comes in its own velveteen pouch with a fact sheet detailing its fascinating history.