1863 Exchange – George Washington F-117/420 Civil War Token with Rim Cud
An interesting 1863 Civil War Token featuring George Washington, attributed as F-117/420 in the standard Fuld reference. This token is a fascinating example of the privately issued copper tokens that circulated during the Civil War period when regular coinage became scarce.
A particularly notable feature of this example is the rim cud, an interesting die-related minting error/variety that adds additional appeal for collectors who specialize in Civil War tokens, die varieties, and mint errors.
The obverse/reverse design and “EXCHANGE” theme reflect the commercial and monetary concerns of the Civil War era. These tokens provide an important glimpse into the economic conditions of the 1860s and are highly collectible pieces of American exonumia.
Item: 1863 Civil War Token
Type: Civil War Token
Attribution: F-117/420
Subject: George Washington
Notable Feature: Rim cud
Date: 1863
Category: Civil War Tokens / American Exonumia
A desirable piece for collectors of Civil War tokens, George Washington tokens, Fuld varieties, die errors and cuds, and 19th-century American exonumia.
Please review the photographs carefully for the token's condition, surfaces, color, strike, and the size and location of the rim cud.
