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Civil War Token, 1864

Object Details

Description
Although most Civil War Tokens were made out of copper, like this specimen, they were struck in other materials as well. Tokens made out of brass, silver, lead, and rubber are known to numismatists.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1864
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 21 mm; 13/16 in
Object Name
token

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