1869 United States Cent Token Value

The United States Cent Token is a collectible token from 1869, catalogued here from a documented example with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1869 United States Cent Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Cent Token
Year
1869
Material
Copper

1869 United States Cent Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

Ben Franklin in fur cap left; 13 stars

Reverse

ONE CENT / WHITNEY BROS. / 1869. \ * DUE BEARER IN M'DZE AT OUR STORE.

Inscription

Measured 1869 United States Cent Token specimens

1 physically measured 1869 United States Cent Token example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1869 United States Cent Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1869 United States Cent Token #13.389 g19.2 mm12 hRulau.NJ-Gb.17

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