1863 Copper Civil War Token French Liberty Head Army & Navy Fuld 10/298a R2

Description: An almost or about uncirculated 1863 patriotic Civil War copper token. The token has the image of a French Liberty Head facing left surrounded by 13 5-pointed stars along the edge and having 6 stars in its headband on the obverse. There is the date 1863 below the image. The reverse has a wreath along the edge legend with crossed swords in the bottom and the words "ARMY & NAVY" in three lines in the center. The obverse die was made by Scovill Mfg. Co. while the reverse die was made by Higgins according to Fuld. The token has a plain edge and is ~18 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: The token is dated 1863.

Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.

Reference: Fuld 10/298a with a rarity index R2.

Weight andSize: The token is ~18 millimeters in diameter.

Artist: Unknown.

Maker: Scovill Mfg. Co. and Hoggins.

Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.

Condition: The token is graded About Uncirculated AU 58 by ANACS and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. The token has minimum wear with a minimum of surface marks. It has very nice eye appeal and nice coloration. A well-preserved patriotic Civil War token with a rarity index R2 to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information.