Capture a tangible piece of the American Civil War with this original 1863 patriotic token. Minted privately by merchants to serve as emergency small change during the severe coin shortages of the war, these tokens carry powerful historical sentiment from the Union side.
-
Obverse (Front): Features the iconic pro-Union rallying cry "THE FEDERAL UNION IT MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED" surrounding a central design.
-
Reverse (Back): Displays military iconography, featuring an Army and Navy motif with crossed cannons, flags, and related symbols.
-
Composition & Size: Copper / Bronze alloy, measuring approximately 19mm (matching the diameter of standard-issue cents of the era).
-
Condition: [Insert your condition here, e.g., Circulated / About Uncirculated details with pleasing chocolate-brown patination and clear design features]. Please examine the provided photographs carefully to judge the grade for yourself.
An exceptional piece of 19th-century history, perfect for collectors of Civil War memorabilia, exonumia, or early American numismatics.
