1873 United States Issue Token Value

The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1873, catalogued here from 2 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

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1873 United States Issue Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Issue Token
Year
1873
Material
White Metal

1873 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

CHICAGO EXPOSITION / 1873

Building; inscription

Reverse

MADE BY THE NATIONAL ELGIN WATCH CO / IN EXPOSITION BUILDING / ELGIN WATCH

Watch face; inscription

Measured 1873 United States Issue Token specimens

2 physically measured 1873 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.

Measured 1873 United States Issue Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1873 United States Issue Token #112.263 g30.1 mm9 hRulau.IL-El.8
1873 United States Issue Token #212.309 g30.1 mm12 hRulau.IL.El.9

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