Nice 1863 Copper Patriotic Civil War Token Liberty Head Army & Navy Fuld 13/297a
Description: A good very fine or better patriotic Civil War copper token. The token displays the image of the French Liberty Head facing left surrounded by 13 stars and the date 1863 below it. The date shows dashes over the 1 and 3 making the obverse die #13 per Fuld. The reverse has the legend "ARMY & NAVY" in the center within a wreath having crossed swords in the bottom. The token has a plain edge, weighs ~3.2 gm and is ~19 mm in diameter. A great looking and very interesting Civil War patriotic token to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1863.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
Reference: Fuld 13/297a
Weight and Size: The token weighs ~3.2 grams, is ~19 millimeters in diameter.
Artist: Unknown
Maker: Scovill Manufacturing Co.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.
Condition: The token is in good very fine condition or much better. It is lightly toned and shows wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. It has oxidation or darkened spots on both obverse and reverse. The token also has some minor scratches and bag marks to the surfaces. Be that as it may, this is a nice and well-preserved patriotic Civil War token to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to confirm the token's state of preservation.
