1861 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1861, catalogued here from 7 documented examples 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.
1861 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1861
- Material
- White Metal
1861 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
I AM READY
Soldier wearing a star studded shirt with neckerchief and Pilgrim style wide brim hat
Reverse
The Union Must & Shall be Preserved
Eye of Providence
Measured 1861 United States Issue Token specimens
7 physically measured 1861 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 United States Issue Token #1 | - | 30.5 mm | 12 h | Fuld 147/228 |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #2 | 3.757 g | 21.9 mm | 12 h | Miller.Mass.90 (in Rulau) |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #3 | 9.99 g | 27.4 mm | 6 h | Miller.NY.68 (in Rulau) |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #4 | 7.069 g | 31.1 mm | 12 h | Miller.Mass.50 (in Rulau) |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #5 | 31.795 g | 38.5 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Pa.Ph.181N.unlisted |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #6 | - | 27 mm | - | Rulau.Miller.Mass.70 |
| 1861 United States Issue Token #7 | - | 27 mm | - | Rulau.Miller.Mass.70 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.