1844 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1844, catalogued here from a documented example with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1844 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1844
- Material
- Tin
1844 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
CHARLES S. STRATTON.KNOWN AS GENL. TOM THUMB.25 IN HGH
Thumb, standing beside books and assorted bric-a-brac
Reverse
GENERAL TOM THUMB'S CHARIOT/ THE EQUIPMENT COST (pound sign)400./ WHOLE HEIGHT 40IN,BODY 20IN BY 11IN/ PONIES 28IN,CREST.RISING SUN / ARMS, BRITTANIA AND LIBERTY/ SUPPORTERS LION & EAGLE/ MOTTO,'GO-A-HEAD"/ PUB.BY P.T.BARNUM
view of carriage, standing still, drawn by two horses
Measured 1844 United States Issue Token specimens
1 physically measured 1844 United States Issue Token example 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 United States Issue Token #1 | 13.2 g | 37 mm | - | Rulau.NY-NY.16 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.