How much is a Civil War token worth?
How much is a Civil War token worth?
Civil War Tokens, MS
| Title | Lots Found | Auction Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1863 F-9/405 b THE CONSTITUTION MS, Token | 1 | $95.00 |
| 1863 F-9/407a Proclaim Liberty MS, Token | 1 | $105.00 |
| 1863 F-9/431 a VALUE ME AS YOU PLEASE MS, Token | 3 | $120.00 |
| 1863 F-10/298 a ARMY & NAVY MS, Token | 1 | $156.00 |
How many different Civil War tokens are there?
Civil War tokens are divided into three types—store cards, patriotic tokens, and sutler tokens. All three types were utilized as currency, and are differentiated by their designs. The collectible value of the tokens is determined chiefly by their rarity.
Are there any tokens worth money?
Token Coins tokens. Many of these old tokens are collectible and are worth $1 to $5. Rare tokens, such as those that were used during the Civil War era, are worth hundreds of dollars.
What were Civil War tokens used for?
These cent sized tokens served as both a means of advertising for businesses and a method of payment. New York and Cincinnati became the headquarters for the mass production of Store cards. Millions of Store Cards poured out of these cities in the year 1863 alone!
How much is a 1863 civil war penny worth?
1863 Indian Head Pricing
| DATE | GOOD | FINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1863 | $10 | $20 |
| Source: Red Book |
What are hard times tokens?
Hard-times tokens are American large or half cent-sized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. These privately made pieces, comprising merchant, political and satirical pieces, were used during a time of political and financial crisis in the United States.
Who made Civil War tokens?
The first of these privately minted tokens appeared in the autumn of 1862, by H. A. Ratterman, in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is estimated that by 1864, there were 25,000,000 Civil War tokens (nearly all redeemable for one cent) in circulation, consisting of approximately 7,000–8,000 varieties.
How much can a penny be worth?
For most pennies, those minted in recent years are worth, well, a penny. Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more.