Civil War Token - Washington , United States
1863
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Issued during civil war to circulate as a cent by Union supporters. Image of Washington statue from Union Square NYC.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE 1863
Reverse
Description:
Legend inside open wreath with shield below. Palm on left oak on right.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNION FOR EVER
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Year1863
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Obverse: Liberty bust right, wearing a liberty cap, and a ribbon inscribed "LIBERTY" going from hair across neck. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at rim above, and the motto on a ribbon, is at the rim below., Reverse: Large "50" above CENTS" in center within a wreath of oak and laurel (initial "B" in wreath). "STANDARD SILVER," two stars, and date at rim.
