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.
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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 United States Issue Token #1 | 12.263 g | 30.1 mm | 9 h | Rulau.IL-El.8 |
| 1873 United States Issue Token #2 | 12.309 g | 30.1 mm | 12 h | Rulau.IL.El.9 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.