1862 United States Cent Token Value

Documented from 4 documented examples, the United States Cent Token is a 1862 collectible token. The description, inscriptions and specifications below are drawn from museum specimens; market value rests on rarity and condition.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1862 United States Cent Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Cent Token
Year
1862
Material
Copper

1862 United States Cent Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

1862 *** GOOD SAMARITAN

Stove.

Reverse

GOODRICH/ & GAY/ DEALERS/ IN/ HARDWARE/ IRON, STEEL,/ NAILS & GLASS,/ GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (N over AN)

Inscription.

Measured 1862 United States Cent Token specimens

4 physically measured 1862 United States Cent Token examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1862 United States Cent Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1862 United States Cent Token #1-21.3 mm--
1862 United States Cent Token #23.699 g18.9 mm-Fuld.IND.800C-1a, HG.3091
1862 United States Cent Token #3---Fuld.IND.370A-1a, HG.2697
1862 United States Cent Token #4-28 mm-NY.695A1a

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.