1863 Copper Patriotic CW Token Flag Our Union/Shoot Him On Spot Dix Fuld 210/408
Description: An extremely fine or better Civil War Patriotic copper token. The token displays the image the US Flag, having 36 stars and 5 bars, surrounded by 13 stars with the word THE FLAG OF OUR UNION along the edge and the date 1863 below it on the obverse. The reverse shows the words "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN*/SHOOT HIM**ON THE SPOT**/ DIX" in concentric circles on the reverse. The token has a plain edge, weighs ~3 grams and is ~19 mm in diameter. It is Fuld 210/408a with a rarity index R-3. 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 210/408 a with rarity index R-3.
Weight and Size: The token weighs ~3 grams, is ~19 millimeters in diameter.
Artist: Unknown
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.
Condition: I would grade this token as extremely fine or better with all the details being well preserved and having even ware and honest ware. The token is light in color and shows some scratches as well as bag marks. It has a ding at the edge of the reverse above the letter "D" in the word "DOWN". The token has a nice light patina and has nice eye appeal. In general, this is a nice token in extremely fine state of preservation. A nice and well-preserved patriotic Civil War token, with rarity index R-3, to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate its beauty.
Date: 1863.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
Reference: Fuld 210/408 a with rarity index R-3.
Weight and Size: The token weighs ~3 grams, is ~19 millimeters in diameter.
Artist: Unknown
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.
Condition: I would grade this token as extremely fine or better with all the details being well preserved and having even ware and honest ware. The token is light in color and shows some scratches as well as bag marks. It has a ding at the edge of the reverse above the letter "D" in the word "DOWN". The token has a nice light patina and has nice eye appeal. In general, this is a nice token in extremely fine state of preservation. A nice and well-preserved patriotic Civil War token, with rarity index R-3, to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate its beauty.
