Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; obverse: Union shield and inscription within a wreath.
Reverse: Equestrian statue of Washington facing left, inscription around.
Object Number:
INV.13703f
Marks:
Die struck: "UNION FOR EVER"
Die struck: "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE 1863"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19.3 mm.
Description:
Obverse: The Monitor.
Reverse: Inscription within a wreath.
Object Number:
Z.3262
Marks:
Die struck: "OUR LITTLE MONITOR"
Die struck: "1863"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46228
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19.1 mm.
Description:
Obverse and reverse: inscriptions.
Object Number:
Z.3261
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "CONSTITUTION FOR EVER"
Die struck: Reverse: "ERINNERUNG AN 1863"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46227
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 18.6 mm.
Description:
Obverse: Bust of Liberty facing left.
Reverse: Inscription within a wreath.
Object Number:
Z.3259
Marks:
Die struck: Reverse: "OUR ARMY"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19.2 mm.
Description:
Obverse: Inscription.
Reverse: Inscription within a wreath.
Object Number:
INV.13855.60a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "CONSTITUTION FOR EVER"
Die struck: Reverse: "NOT ONE CENT"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46225
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 28.1 mm.
Description:
The front shows a muscular arm wielding a hammer, with inscriptions around "ROBERT B. RUGGLES GOLD BEATER/225 CANAL ST.T/NEW-YORK". The back bears inscriptions "GOLD & SILVER LEAF, GOLD & SILVER BRONZE/ DENTISTS GOLD/AND TIN FOIL,/WHOLESALE/AND RETAIL".
Object Number:
INV.13718.26
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation, as here (i.e., "medal for one cent").
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46190
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
19.2 mm.
Description:
Obverse: Inscription.
Reverse: Inscription within a wreath.
Object Number:
INV.13855.60b
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "CONSTITUTION FOR EVER"
Die struck: Reverse: "NOT ONE CENT"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
19.0 mm.
Description:
Obverse: A trophy of arms.
Reverse: Union shield and inscription within a wreath
Object Number:
INV.13855.51a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "UNION 61" and "76"
Die struck: Reverse: "OUR COUNTRY"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46186
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19.1 mm.
Description:
Obverse: A trophy of arms.
Reverse: Union shield and inscription within a wreath.
Object Number:
INV.13874.7
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "UNION 61" AND "76"
dIE STRUCK: Reverse: "OUR COUNTRY"
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46185
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 the Union flag within a circle of stars on obverse; obverse " THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863" reverse "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPT TO TEAR IT DOWN / SHOOT HIM / DIX / ON THE SPOT"
Object Number:
INV.13855.41a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION"
dIE STRUCK: Reverse: "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN, SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT. DIX."
Gallery Label:
Tokens called "Civil War tokens" were struck in some northern cities between 1863 and 1865 to supply small change for public transactions. To circumvent anti-counterfeiting laws, they were either not denominated or bore an evasive valuation. 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:
46180
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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