1862 Battle of Hampton Roads NGC MS65 BN

The First American Naval Battle Between Iron-Clad War Vessels -- Coined!

On March 9, 1862, the most famous and important naval battle of the American Civil War pitted two iron-clad ships against each other. "Coined" the Battle of Hampton Roads for it's location at Hampton Roads, Virginia, the Union’s iron-clad steamer Monitor, and the Confederate warship Merrimac went to battle. At first, the battle seemed a bit one sided, as the Merrimac boasted twelve guns while the Monitor only had two! In the end, the Union ship with only two guns emerged victorious and sped away to Chesapeake Bay, to engage with similarly iron-clad Confederate ship, the Virginia.

The second battle of the day begins with the Monitor and the Virginia opening fire ... then, nothing much happened. The cannonballs simply bounced off the two ships! Eventually -- possibly due to boredom -- the Virginia pulled back and left. Neither ship suffered serious damage, but the events of these two days gained the attention of nations around the globe. It began a new era of naval warfare!

Now bring this incredible piece memorializing American Civil War history home to admire again and again in a rich copper coin! If you're a war enthusiast, vintage coin lover, or even historian, you won't want to wait. Add this interesting piece to your "esteamed" coin collection today from GovMint.com!

ESSENTIAL PIECE OF CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA -- This 1862 copper coin commemorates the most famous naval battle of the American Civil War. A must for war enthusiasts, history buffs and serious coin collectors.

COMPELLING HISTORIC DESIGN -- A portrait of the famous battle depicts the low-floating steamers with the inscription, "The first battle between iron clad war vessels." The reverse reads "The rebel steamer Merrimac, with 12 guns, defeated by the union steamer Monitor, with 2 guns, in Hampton Rds, Mar 9 1862."

VINTAGE PRIZE IN COPPER -- The Battle of Hampton Roads coins were struck in copper with a 31mm diameter, memorializing the first naval battle of the American Civil War forever.

CERTIFIED MS-65 BN – Your coin will be graded Mint State-65 Brown (MS65 BN) by NGC. The grade of brown is for an uncirculated copper coin. It will arrive sonically sealed in an acrylic case -- giving you the best in protection while granting clear sightlines into every interesting detail!

Because we don't know how many of these uncirculated coins are even out there, don't wait on this one! Who wants to miss out on a phenomenal piece of American war history? You don't! So, order right away and secure this 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads NGC MS65 BN copper coin today!