Civil War Token - New York , United States
1861-1865
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Bust with Head Dressing. Stars around the border and date at the bottom. Raised outer rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
1863
Reverse
Description:
Star under the letters. A wreath around the border. Raised outer rim.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
NEW YORK
Specifications
- Weight4.4g
- Diameter19.1mm
- Thickness1.8mm
- CompositionCopper
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1861 ~ 1865
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Obverse: U.S. Capitol building dome, the Statue of Freedom atop the dome surrounded by a circle of 13 stars., Reverse: The United States shield encircled by laurel leaves, surmounted by an eagle holding three arrows and an olive branch in its claws, flanked by two United Stats flags on either side, over two olive branches. Design inspired by the image in the center of a stained glass window in room S-222. Image in comments below.
