Civil War token
1863-1865
Place madeUnited States, North America
Copper
Varies
INV.13855[dup]
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").
ClassificationsCOINS & TOKENS
Object NameCivil War token
