1863 Civil War Token

Here’s an 1863 token for the Army & Navy. The obverse had Lady Liberty surrounded by 13 stars for the original colonies. The reverse has a wreath with the Army and Navy centered. At the base is a pair of crossed swords.

It’s in great condition with a few signs of Mint red and luster when held in your hand.

 

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Some years that’s a great game; others not so much.
Nice piece of history.

 

Nice one!
Mine are from the junk box

 

Very nice. May be a dumb question… when you say mint red, if the red severely shows on a, say a quarter and red coming through, does that make a difference of buying any coin?

 

I've seen a few of these over the years, but none as nice as this one.

 

Red on a clad quarter (1965 or newer) is discoloring from exposure to chemicals or buried in the ground. If you have a picture of such a coin please post it for examination

 

Brand new, shiny copper coins are usually described as "red". As they age, they turn brown. So red, in the case of a copper coin like this one, is desirable.

 

Do you mind if I post that quarter? With the red? Heavy metal asked to post. Just want to make sure it’s ok to.

 

There are so many different types of these I find them fascinating.

 

You can’t complain about that. They’re never in my LCS’s junk box.

 

It can but mint red will only show on a copper coin.

 

Ty!!

 

Go ahead Pam. It will be a good learning experience for you.

 

I’m scared to lol!!!

 

Thank you!

 

Never been touched for over maybe 21 plus years. In large glass container with other coins. Dad’s.

 

Looks like it was painted and it’s wearing off. A lot of quarters from 1964 were painted red to note them as silver coins because in 1965 they were clad. I’m just speaking for circulation issues and not anything in Mint, Proof or other sets.

 

Oh ok I did not realize that. Interesting.

 

It’s a 1974 and some people get confused easily. Lol

 

Thanks!!!