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; obverse "UNITED / WE STAND / 1863" reverse "BROAS PIE BAKER / ONE / COUNTRY"
Object Number:
Z.3169
Gallery Label:
James J. Broas is listed in the 1863 New York City directory as a pie baker. 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:
53996
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; copper; bust of George Washington, with crossed flags behind, on obverse; obverse "UNITED WE STAND / 1863" reverse "BROAS BROTHERS / OUR / COUNTRY / PIE BAKERS"
Object Number:
INV.13703A-C
Gallery Label:
James J. Broas is listed in the 1863 New York City directory as a pie baker. 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:
1863
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
53995
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; rubber; hollow; obverse "D. HODGMAN, / DEPOT / OF THE / GOODYEAR / RUBBER / WORKS / 27 MAIDEN LANE, N.Y." reverse "RUBBER GOODS / OF EVERY DESCRIPTION / AT / WHOLESALE / & / RETAIL"
Object Number:
INV.13718.20
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
53993
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 shield with stars and strpes on obverse; obverse "L. ROLOFF / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 18 / 63" reverse "STAUDINGER'S / 116 / BROADWAY, N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.13855.3A-C
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:
1863
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
53994
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:
Copper token; depiction of Lady Liberty weaing a feather headdress on obverse; obverse "UNITED / WE STAND / 1863" reverse "BROAS PIE BAKER / ONE COUNTRY / 131 41ST ST N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gordon Whitman
Object Number:
INV.13784.1
Gallery Label:
James J. Broas is listed in the 1863 New York City directory as a pie baker. 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:
53992
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, a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "UNION AND LIBERTY / 1863" reverse "ONE / COUNTRY"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.47
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:
53991
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; token is not symmetrical; depiction of a ring of garland with crossed swords behind an anchor at the bottom of obverse; obverse "ARMY / AND / NAVY" reverse "THE FEDERAL UNION / IT MUST AND SHALL / BE / PRESERVED"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.42
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:
53990
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, and garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "ARMY / & / NAVY"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.45
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:
53989
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; ring of garland on reverse; obverse "UNITED / WE STAND" reverse "BROAS BROS / ARMY / AND / NAVY / NEW YORK"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.22
Gallery Label:
James J. Broas is listed in the 1863 New York City directory as a pie baker. 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:
53977
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a champagne bottle, surrounded by a ring of stars, on obverse; reverse "BUFFUMS / MINERAL / WATER / PITTSBURG"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.33
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:
53976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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