1863 Indian Head / Army & Navy Civil War Token (Fuld-8/313 variant, DMR attribution)
Own an exceptional piece of American Civil War history with this 1863 patriotic token. As government-issued copper-nickel cents vanished from circulation due to wartime hoarding, private minters stepped in to produce emergency tokens that kept everyday commerce moving.
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Obverse (Front): Features a classic 1863 Indian Head design encircled by thirteen stars.
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Reverse (Back): Displays a powerful military motif featuring an Army & Navy layout with patriotic symbolism.
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Reference Attribution: Cataloged as Fuld-8/313 (with the "a" suffix indicating a copper composition, carrying a DMR reference style).
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Composition & Size: Copper / Bronze alloy, ~19mm (standard cent size of the period).
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Condition: [Insert your precise condition here, e.g., About Uncirculated / Choice VF with smooth chocolate-brown surfaces and sharp details]. Please refer to the high-resolution photos to judge the condition for yourself.
A fantastic addition for collectors of Civil War token varieties, Indian Head motifs, or 19th-century numismatic history.
