1853 United States Issue Token Value
A 1853 United States Issue Token. We catalogue this token from 12 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1853 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1853
- Material
- Brass
1853 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
* FITZGIBBON DAGUERREOTYPE * / GALLERY
Eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch; inscription
Reverse
NEW YORK CRYSTAL PALACE / 1853. \ * * * * * * * * *
Crystal Palace facing / inscription
Measured 1853 United States Issue Token specimens
12 physically measured 1853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 United States Issue Token #1 | 8.948 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.NY.263 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #2 | 10.284 g | 27.8 mm | 12 h | Miller.NY.949 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #3 | 8.528 g | 27.3 mm | 12 h | Miller.Ala.2 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #4 | 9.825 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.NY.949A (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #5 | 9.564 g | 27.8 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.30 |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #6 | 9.204 g | 27.7 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.31 |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #7 | 6.838 g | 27.5 mm | 12 h | Miller.Ala.5 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #8 | 10.236 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.NY.949 (in Rulau), Wright.1224 |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #9 | 8.773 g | 27.4 mm | 12 h | Miller.Ala.3 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #10 | 10.689 g | 27.4 mm | 12 h | Miller.Ala.6 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #11 | 9.781 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.NY.948 (in Rulau) |
| 1853 United States Issue Token #12 | 3.445 g | 19.7 mm | 6 h | Miller.Md.46 (in Rulau) |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.