Civil War Token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a farmer on obverse, and a bald eagle on reverse; obverse "MONEY MAKES THE MARE GO / GO IT BUTTONS / 1863" reverse "UNITED STATES COPPER"
Object Number:
INV.13855.62
Marks:
obverse "MONEY MAKES THE MARE GO / GO IT BUTTONS / 1863" reverse "UNITED STATES COPPER"
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a woman's profile surrounded by stars on obverse, garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR / TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13855.25
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; ring of garland on obverse and reverse; obverse "THos. BENNETT / 213 FULTON ST. / A.I. HENNING N.Y." reverse "J.C. BAILEY / JERSEY / CITY / CITY HOTEL"
Credit Line:
Gift of Constance P. Brown
Object Number:
INV.13737h
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54110
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1833
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction Andrew Jackson in military garb, emerging from the roof of a building with a sword and purse in hand, on the obverse, and a donkey on the reverse; obverse "I TAKE THE / RESPONSIBILITY" reverse "THE CONSTITUTION / ROMAN / FIRMNESS / AS I UNDERSTAND IT"
Object Number:
Z.3000
Gallery Label:
The image of the sword and purse in Jackson's hands continued for some time after the Whigs had gained control of the government. The implication was that the country's liberties were threatened under the Van Burren administration, by a union of a sword and purse in the same hands.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1833
eMuseum Object ID:
54109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "NEW / YORK"
Object Number:
Z.3156
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54108
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; bust of a man with a long beard on obverse, garland enclosed beer mug on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "GUSTAVUS LINDENMUELLER / NEW _ YORK"
Object Number:
Z.3006
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54107
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; obverse "I-O-U / PURE / 1 / COPPER / CENT" reverse "DICKINSON COMSTOCK & CO. / DRUGISTS / GROCERS / UTICA N.Y."
Object Number:
Z.3150
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54106
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress on obverse, drum, with crossed flags behind and crossed canons below, on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "UNION 81 / 76"
Object Number:
Z.3166
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54105
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War Token: Union Flour, Albany, NY
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Copper token; obverse reads: "REDEEMED / BY / D. L. WING & CO. / ALBANY N.Y." Image of garland on reverse encircled by: "UNION / FLOUR".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A.F. Bleecker, 1930
Object Number:
1620
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54104
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; garland on reverse; obverse "REDEEMED / BY / D. L. WING & CO. / ALBANY N.Y." reverse "UNION / FLOUR"
Object Number:
Z.3160
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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