Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Copper token; obverse "I.J. KNAPP / No 8 / LIBERTY ST / UTICA / N Y / WINES / & LIQOURS" reverse "I-O-U / PURE / 1 / COPPER / CENT"
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gordon Whitman
Object Number:
INV.13784.3
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:
54062
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "OLIVER BOUTWELL / MILLER / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / MY OFFICE / 1863"
Object Number:
Z.3016
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:
54061
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."
Object Number:
INV.13855.23
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:
54060
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
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:
1941.67
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:
54059
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Robinson and Ballou Grocers, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "ROBINSON & BALLOU / GROCERS / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / OUR STORE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.65
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:
54058
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token: Oliver Boutwell Miller, Troy, NY 1863
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; brass; obverse "OLIVER BOUTWELL / MILLER / TROY N.Y." reverse "REDEEMED / AT / MY OFFICE / 1863"
Object Number:
1941.63
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:
54057
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; metal; obverse "REDEEMED AT / 427 / BROADWAY / 1863" reverse "BENJAMIN & HERRICK / FRUIT / DEALERS / ALBANY, N.Y."
Object Number:
Z.3171
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:
54056
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 Union flag, surrounded by a ring of stars and a ring of garland, on obverse; reverse " NO NORTH / ONE / COUNTRY / NO EAST / NO SOUTH / NO WEST"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.26
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:
54055
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 obverse, a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863." reverse "NEW / YORK"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.44
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:
54054
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 Benjamin Franklin's profile on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" reverse "PENNY / SAVED / IS A / PENNY / EARNED"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.28
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:
54051
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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