Artist/Maker
L. Roloff
Civil War token
1863
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Copper
Diameter: 24.3 mm.
INV.13787e
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").
DescriptionThe front shows an Indian head. The back shows a coffin in a wreath.MarkingsDie struck: Obverse: "1863"
Die struck: Reverse: "J.J. DIEHL UNDERTAKER/133/ESSEX ST./NEW YORK."
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
