Civil War Token - Union Must Be Preserved ND (1861-1865) front Civil War Token - Union Must Be Preserved ND (1861-1865) back
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Civil War Token - Union Must Be Preserved ND

 
Copper - -
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
1861-1865
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#119654
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank with border dentilation. However, shadows of an incuse impression of die 508, Breckinridge for President.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 508 BRECKINRIDGE FOR PRESIDENT

Comment

Undated Union Must Be Preserved Civil War Token, Fuld 512/519a, R.8, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse depicts a shield with the legend THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED and the reverse is identified as blank with border dentilation. However, shadows of an incuse impression of die 508, Breckinridge for President, appear on the reverse.