Description: Patriotic Civil War Token Fuld 37/434a (copper) R-1 NGC MS-64 BN This token was distributed by New York City token maker William Bridgens. Not everyone was in favor of allowing privately issued tokens to circulate as coins during the Civil War. Many argued that these private tokens should be banned from commerce. Indeed, Congress did outlaw the use of private tokens as substitutes for U.S. coins in 1864. This token, likely distributed in 1863, seems to address the controversy regarding Civil War tokens. It argues that the token, struck from U.S. copper, should be accepted by the public. While Congress eventually went against this sentiment, it is interesting to note that the U.S. copper-nickel cent was replaced by a bronze cent closely resembling most Civil War tokens in the same year that privately issued tokens were banned from commerce. This is an attractive, uncirculated specimen certified by NGC.Shipping is free. Should this token fail to meet your expectations, it can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Sales tax, if applicable, is collected by Ebay and submitted directly to state authorities. We appreciate your business!
Price: 99 USD
Location: Baytown, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-19T23:30:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Copper
Type: Civil War Token
Color Designation: BN
Grade: MS-64
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: NGC
Modified Item: No
