1866 United States Issue Token Value
A 1866 United States Issue Token. We catalogue this token from 3 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.
1866 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1866
- Material
- Brass
1866 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
METROPOLITAN / INSURANCE COMPANY
Three-masted ship right; inscription
Reverse
MARINE & FIRE. / CAPITAL, / $1,000,000 / ASSETS, / $1,650,000 / 108 & 110 BDWAY / NEW YORK. / 1866 / DEALERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN PROFITS.
Inscription
Measured 1866 United States Issue Token specimens
3 physically measured 1866 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 United States Issue Token #1 | 11.048 g | 31.4 mm | 12 h | Rulau.NY-NY.211, Miller.NY.580 |
| 1866 United States Issue Token #2 | 2.14 g | 19.4 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Md-Ba.85 |
| 1866 United States Issue Token #3 | 10.711 g | 31.6 mm | 12 h | Rulau.NY-NY.210, Miller.NY.579 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.