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Token - Department of the Treasury ND

 
Pewter 20.9 g 38.1 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
› Tokens
Composition
Pewter
Weight
20.9 g
Diameter
38.1 mm
Thickness
3.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#329747
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Seal of the United States Department of Treasury. Scales above chevron with 13 stars with key underneath; all within outline of a shield. Phrase along rim above, year below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
1789

Edge

Plain

Comment

The date 1789 was the date the Department of Treasury was created. The Seal shows its arms depicting balancing scales (to represent justice), a key (the emblem of official authority) and a chevron with thirteen stars (to represent the original states).