Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 24.3 mm.
Description:
The front shows an Indian head. The back shows a coffin in a wreath.
Object Number:
INV.13787e
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "1863"
Die struck: Reverse: "J.J. DIEHL UNDERTAKER/133/ESSEX ST./NEW YORK."
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:
46003
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:
Copper token; obverse shows a naval Union shield, legend reads "NEW-YORK / 1863"; reverse shows "14 & 16" at center with surrounding legend reading: "EDW. SCHAAF / DIVISION ST."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gordon Whitman
Object Number:
INV.13784.8
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:
46002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13855.12a
Marks:
Die struck: Reverse: ``LIBERTY AND NO SLAVERY''
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:
46001
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
Object Number:
INV.13855.12b
Marks:
Reverse: ``LIBERTY AND NO SLAVERY''
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:
46000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1827
Description:
"Merchant's Exchange, New York Joint Stocks Exchange Company"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Staten Island Historical Society
Object Number:
2001.238
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1827
eMuseum Object ID:
45969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 23.5 mm.
Description:
The front shows a lyre within a wreath. The back shows the personification of Germany.
Object Number:
INV.13855.74
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "CHRISTOPH KARL 42 AVENUE A, NEW YORK."
Die struck: Reverse: "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:
45949
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 obverse shows an Indian facing left. The back shows a set of scales.
Object Number:
INV.13855.65b
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "1863"
Die struck: Reverse: "JOHN P. GRUBER/178 CHATHAM SQ."
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:
45948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Description:
The front shows a Union eagle with inscriptions around. The back bears further portions of the advertising message.
Object Number:
INV.13718.28
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "JAMES G. MOFFET/121 PRINCE STt/BRASS FOUNDERS NEW YORK
Die struck: Reverse: "SHEET & PLATERS BRASS/GOLD.SILVER/GERMAN SILVER/ROLLED/TO ORDER/BRASS COUNTERRAILING
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:
45947
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 19.6 mm.
Description:
Both sides bear inscriptions advertising a brewery. Recto: Union For Ever, verso: J A BRENNAN / 37 NASSAU ST / FOREIGN US POSTAGE STAMP.
Object Number:
INV.13855.28a
Marks:
Die struck: Obverse: "GARLAND'S/95/BOWERY/COR.OF/HESTER ST. N.Y."
Die struck: Reverse: "FINE ALE/DRAWN/FROM WOOD."
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:
45946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Description:
The front shows a man with a long beard facing left, with the date 1863 below. The back has a beer stein in the center, advertising a brewery business.
Object Number:
INV.13855.7a
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:
45940
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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