Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; garland on reverse; obverse "REDEEMED / BY / D. L. WING & CO. / ALBANY N.Y." reverse "UNION / FLOUR"
Object Number:
Z.3014
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:
54101
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 Lady Liberty surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, ring of garland with crossed swords at bottom of reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "ARMY / & NAVY"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.7
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:
54100
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; ring of garland on reverse; obverse "ST CHARLES BILLARD ROOM / 534 & 536 / 8TH AVE / N.Y."
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.43
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
54099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; ring of garland on reverse; obverse "C. BAHR / COR CLIFF / AND / FRANKFORT ST / NEW YORK" reverse "NOT / ONE / CENT"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.13
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
54098
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:
Depiction of the profile of Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress on obverse, and a ring of garland with crossed swords and an anchor at the bottom of reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "ARMY / & / NAVY"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.36
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:
54097
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; obverse "REDEEMED AT / 427 / BROADWAY / 1863" reverse "BENJAMIN & HERRICK / FRUIT / DEALERS / ALBANY, N.Y."
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.37
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:
54096
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 Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress on obverse; reverse "CAPE AUTENRIETH / 85 / CHATHAM ST. / N/ Y/ / 1863."
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.9
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:
54095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a shield on obverse, a bald eagle on reverse; obverse "TRADESMENS / GOOD FOR / ONE / CENT / CURRENCY" reverse "UNITED STATES / COPPER"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.32
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:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
54094
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 Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress, surrounded by a ring of stars, on the obverse; obverse "1863" reverse "H.M. LANE / LAMPS / TROSENE OIL & c / 18 / SPRING ST N. Y."
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.3
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:
54093
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 Union flag surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, a ring of garland on reverse with crossed swords and an anchor on botom on reverse; obverse "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863" reverse "ARMY / AND / NAVY"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.46
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:
54092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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