1821 United States Issue Token Value

The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1821, catalogued here from 3 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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1821 United States Issue Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Issue Token
Year
1821
Material
Copper

1821 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

CHARLES WILSON PEALE FOUNDER 1784

Bust left; inscription

Reverse

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM INCORPORATED 1821

Wreath; inscription

Measured 1821 United States Issue Token specimens

3 physically measured 1821 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.

Measured 1821 United States Issue Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1821 United States Issue Token #118.53 g32.1 mm12 hRulau.E.Pa.396
1821 United States Issue Token #216.43 g32.1 mm12 hRulau.E.Pa.398
1821 United States Issue Token #320.324 g32.1 mm12 hRulau.E.Pa.395

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.