Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Obverse. Bust of Liberty facing left, date 1863 below.
Reverse. Inscription.
Object Number:
INV.13855.61b
Marks:
Die struck: Reverse: "IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE WAR OF 1861 '62 '63"
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:
46179
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, die struck, with depiction of USS Monitor under a swath of 13 stars, below “CDH / 1863" ; reverse reads "OUR NAVY" surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Object Number:
INV.13855.51b
Marks:
Obverse: "CDH / 1863"
Reverse: "OUR NAVY"
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:
46178
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 28.7 mm.
Description:
The front shows the Union eagle. The back shows a shaf of wheat.
Object Number:
INV.13718.22-24
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:
1863
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
The front shows the Union shield in the center with a wreath, around. The back shows a top hat and the name of the firm that paid to have the token advertising their products made.
Object Number:
INV.13855.66a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "CONSTITUTION AND THE UNION"
Die struck: Reverse: "R.T KELLY,/ 1319 THIRD AV./NEW YORK./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, as here (i.e., "medal for one cent").
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46136
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:
The front and back both bear inscriptions advertising a hair restorative
Object Number:
INV.13855.50a
Marks:
Die struck: "USE/MILLER'S/25/CENTS/HAIR/INVIGORATOR"
Die struck: "USE MILLER'S/50/CENTS/N.Y./HAIR DYE"
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:
46135
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:
The front shows a naval Union shield. The back carries an advertising message.
Object Number:
INV.13855.25b
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "NEW-YORK 1863"
Die struck: Reverse: "EDW.SCHAAF/14&16/DIVISION ST."
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:
46134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Description:
Token; metal;obverse depicting a bunch of grapes around outside edges "IMPORTERS OF / RHINE WINES.", inside in small lettering "GLAUBRECHT" likely the name of the die sinker; on reverse "H. J. BANG / RESTAURANT / 231 / BROADWAY."
Object Number:
INV.13855.21a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "H.J. BANG, / RESTAURANT / 231 / BROADWAY." "GLAUBRECHT"
Die struck: Reverse: "IMPORTER OF / RHINE WINES."
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. Congress passed an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 19.9 mm
Object Number:
INV.13855.49a
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"). Although attributed to engraver Charles D. Horter of 178 William Street, New York City, the obverse die is signed ``B''.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46063
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 13/16 in. ( 2 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13855.55
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: ``1863''
Die struck: Reverse: ``MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE''
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"). The obverse type may have meant to represent Martha Washington.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
46062
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
Object Number:
INV.13855.69b
Marks:
Die struck: ``UNITED STATES 1863''
Die struck: ``ARMY & NAVY''
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:
46061
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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