1857 United States Issue Token Value
A 1857 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.
1857 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1857
- Material
- Brass
1857 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
W.A. DROWN & CO. / 246 / MARKET ST. / PHILADELPHIA.
Inscription
Reverse
W.A. DROWN & CO: / 1857 / MANUFACTURERS / OF / UMBRELLAS / & PARASOLS.
Small umbrella; inscription
Measured 1857 United States Issue Token specimens
12 physically measured 1857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 United States Issue Token #1 | 8.084 g | 27.7 mm | 11 h | Miller.Pa.133 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #2 | 9.341 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.Pa.134 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #3 | 2.202 g | 18.9 mm | 6 h | Miller.Ohio.72 (in Rulau), Wright.388, Miller.Pa.181 |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #4 | 2.201 g | 18.6 mm | 7 h | Miller.Ohio.73 (in Rulau), Wright.429, Miller.Pa.193 |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #5 | 7.37 g | 27.7 mm | 6 h | Miller.Pa.469 (in Rulau), Wright.944, Bushnell.6, Rulau.USTT.Pa-Ph.365 |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #6 | 9.5 g | 27.1 mm | 6 h | Miller.Pa.437 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #7 | 1.565 g | 15.5 mm | 12 h | Miller.Ohio.30-1/2 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #8 | 2.309 g | 18.6 mm | 6 h | Miller.Ohio.70 (in Rulau), Wright.162, Miller.Pa.88 |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #9 | 7.882 g | 27.9 mm | 12 h | Miller.Pa.135 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #10 | 9.346 g | 27.7 mm | 12 h | Miller.Pa.137 (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #11 | 8.259 g | 28 mm | 11 h | Miller.Pa.263M (in Rulau) |
| 1857 United States Issue Token #12 | 7.645 g | 27.7 mm | 6 h | Miller.Pa.469 (in Rulau), Wright.944, Bushnell.6, Rulau.USTT.Pa-Ph.365 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.