1870 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1870, catalogued here from 4 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.
1870 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1870
- Material
- Brass
1870 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
1870
Liberty $20
Reverse
FOR THE BEST/ * CLOTHING */ FOR THE/ LEAST MONEY/ GO TO/ C.E. SMITH'S/ SEDALIA,/ MO./ GOODS CUT & MADE TO ORDER.
Brass both sides.
Measured 1870 United States Issue Token specimens
4 physically measured 1870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 United States Issue Token #1 | - | 34.5 mm | - | - |
| 1870 United States Issue Token #2 | 1.811 g | 19.7 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Md-Ba.15 |
| 1870 United States Issue Token #3 | - | 25.5 mm | - | Rulau.Oh-Ci.165, Miller.Oh.31 |
| 1870 United States Issue Token #4 | - | 25.5 mm | - | Rulau.Oh-Ci.165A, Miller.Oh.31A |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.