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Token - Staudinger’s New York; 24 mm
1863 year| Copper | - | 24 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1863 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#174443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The reverse depicts a shield with a banner draped over and stars at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM
18 63
L. ROLOFF
Comment
During the civil war (1861-65) the public hoarded government issued coins for their bullion value (even the lowly cents). Merchants had to make change with postage stamps, paper script, and private tokens like this one.http://tokencatalog.com/token_record_forms.php?action=DisplayTokenRecord&td_id=267698&inventory_id=286990&td_image_id=154337&attribution_id=272780&record_offset=0
