1855 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1855, catalogued here from 10 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
1855 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1855
- Material
- Copper
1855 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
CURRIER & GREELEY / BOSTON MASS
Eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows; inscription
Reverse
NOT / ONE / CENT / BUST JUST AS GOOD
Wreath; inscription
Measured 1855 United States Issue Token specimens
10 physically measured 1855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 United States Issue Token #1 | 8.977 g | 28 mm | 6 h | Miller.Mass.30 |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #2 | 8.749 g | 27.9 mm | 1 h | Miller.Mass.31 |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #3 | 8.349 g | 27.7 mm | 3 h | Miller.Mass.31 (in Rulau) |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #4 | 9.997 g | 27.6 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.803B (in Rulau) |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #5 | 15.902 g | 34 mm | 6 h | Miller.Pa.367 (in Rulau), Wright.722 |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #6 | 9.951 g | 27.6 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.802 (in Rulau) |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #7 | 9.538 g | 27.6 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.803 (in Rulau), Wright.966 |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #8 | 0.958 g | 13.5 mm | 6 h | Miller.Ky.19 (in Rulau), Wright.1635 |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #9 | 9.736 g | 27.6 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.803B (in Rulau) |
| 1855 United States Issue Token #10 | 10.223 g | 27.9 mm | 2 h | Miller.Pa.237A.unlisted (in Rulau) |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.