Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a shield with stars andstripes on obverse; obverse "JAMES KENNEDY / 1863" reverse "EXCHANGE INSURANCE / COLLECTION / & U.S. / WAR CLAIM OFFICE / INONIA MICH"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.10
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:
53975
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; both sides "BROAS PIE BAKER / ONE / COUNTRY / 131 14TH ST N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.13855.29A
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:
53941
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;Token; metal; bust of George Washington on obverse, a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "C. DOSCHER 241 WASHN ST N.Y. / 1863" reverse"NOT / ONE / CENT."
Object Number:
INV.13703g
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:
53939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; bust of an elk with antlers on obverse; obverse "26 & 28 EXCHANGE PLACE. / 1863 / G. GL. / N.Y." reverse "EDWD SCHULZE'S / 24 / WILLIAM / STREET / RESTAURANT"
Object Number:
INV.137855.20A
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:
53940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a bald eagle with a shield on its breast on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "GENTLEMANS FURNISHING / STORE" reverse "BUT JUST AS GOOD / NOT / ONE / CENT"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.40
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
53938
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; bust of George Washington, with crossed flags behind, on obverse; obverse "UNITED WE STAND" reverse "BROAS BROTHERS / OUR / COUNTRY / PIE BAKERS."
Object Number:
Z.3155
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
53937
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; bust of George Washingotn in oval frame on a large five-pointed star, surrounded by a ring of garland, on obverse; reverse "GEORGE HYENLEIN / 28 / CHRYSTIE ST / N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.13778.8f
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
53936
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:
Z.3177
Marks:
obverse "L. ROLOFF / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 18 / 63"
reverse "STAUDINGER'S / 116 / BROADWAY, N.Y."
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:
53935
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Merchant token
Classification:
Date:
1850
Medium:
Gilt brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; gilt brass; bust of Lady Liberty, surrounded by stars, on obverse; blad eagle with a shile don its breast on reverse; obverse "SCOVILLS / NEW YORK 101 WILLIAM ST" reverse "SCOVILLS / DAGUERREOTYPE MATERIAL"
Object Number:
Z.3012
Gallery Label:
Imitation of the U.S. $10 gold piece. The Scovill firm of Waterbury, CN had its own outlet 1846-1850 in New York City. At that time the manufature of daguerreotype plates became an important part of their business.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
53934
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Token; die struck copper; bust of an elk with antlers on obverse; obverse "26 & 28 EXCHANGE PLACE. / 1863 / G. GL. / N.Y." reverse "EDWD SCHULZE'S / 24 / WILLIAM / STREET / RESTAURANT"
Object Number:
INV.13855.57a
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:
53931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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