1871 United States Issue Token Value

A 1871 United States Issue Token. We catalogue this token from a documented example, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.

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1871 United States Issue Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Issue Token
Year
1871
Material
Nickel

1871 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

DAVIDSON FOUNTAIN / PATENT PENDING

fountain

Reverse

TO THE PEOPLE OF CINCINNATI / 1871 / TYLER DAVIDSON / HENRY BROBASCO

Measured 1871 United States Issue Token specimens

1 physically measured 1871 United States Issue Token example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1871 United States Issue Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1871 United States Issue Token #1-25.5 mm-Rulau.Oh-Ci.138

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