that they were minted for his funeral. Boxed sets were given out to his close friends. TRUE as for the give aways number unknown these came in a black velet display case
1/2 oz 3/4oz 1 oz and 2oz
also there where 200 1 oz .999 silver coins minted with a stagecoach on back side stating
1oz troy .999 silver.. as for the giveaway 2500 non silver clad where given away not marked
.999 silver... value approx $5.00 max so the value of the 1oz is unknown you can't go by cohenours book because silver was LOW at that time it is only what the market will bring