1863 CIVIL WAR TOKEN – F-18/353 “CROSSED CANNONS”
NGC AU 50 BN
1863 Civil War Patriotic Token, attributed as F-18/353 “Crossed Cannons” and professionally graded AU 50 BN by NGC.
A Piece of Civil War History
Civil War Tokens were produced and circulated during the American Civil War, when regular U.S. coins became very difficult to obtain.
People were hoarding gold, silver, and even copper coins. Because of the shortage, privately issued tokens were used in everyday commerce.
Many of these tokens featured patriotic designs supporting the Union.
The Crossed Cannons
This token features crossed cannons, a powerful military symbol representing the war and the military struggle taking place across the country.
The design makes this an especially interesting piece for collectors of:
- Civil War memorabilia
- U.S. tokens
- Patriotic tokens
- Military history
- American history
- Exonumia
Why 1863 Is Important
The token dates to 1863, one of the most important years of the Civil War.
That year saw major events including the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg.
The Emancipation Proclamation had also taken effect earlier that year.
This token was made during the actual Civil War period, making it a genuine artifact from one of the most important chapters in American history.
NGC Certified
This example is professionally certified by NGC with a grade of:
AU 50 BN – About Uncirculated, Brown
According to the NGC population information provided for this example:
AU 50 BN: 2
Higher Grades: 18
This makes the certified population an interesting point for collectors of the variety.
Item Information
Year: 1863
Type: Civil War Patriotic Token
Variety: F-18/353 – Crossed Cannons
Grade: AU 50 BN
Grading Service: NGC
Era: American Civil War
A wonderful opportunity to own an authentic 1863 Civil War-era token with an iconic military design and professional NGC certification.
Please look carefully at the photographs for the exact condition and appearance of the token being offered.
