1789 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1789, catalogued here from 4 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
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1789 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1789
- Material
- Copper
1789 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
MOTTS, N.Y. IMPORTERS, DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, OF GOLD & SILVER WARES.
clock
Reverse
CHRONOMETERS, CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER WARE 1789
eagle with shield
Measured 1789 United States Issue Token specimens
4 physically measured 1789 United States Issue Token examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 United States Issue Token #1 | 11.07 g | 26 mm | - | Rulau.E.NY.612, Breen.1020 |
| 1789 United States Issue Token #2 | 6.66 g | 26 mm | - | Breen.1025, Rulau.E.NY.612 |
| 1789 United States Issue Token #3 | 7 g | 26 mm | - | Breen.1025, Rulau.E.NY.612 |
| 1789 United States Issue Token #4 | 7.915 g | 28 mm | 9 h | Rulau.E.NY.611, Breen.1021 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.