1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token Value

The United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token is a collectible token from 1878, 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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1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token
Year
1878
Material
Gold

1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

YACHT CLUB SALAD DRESSING

Reverse

YACHT CLUB SALAD DRESSING

Measured 1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token specimens

1 physically measured 1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1878 United States 2 1/2 Dollar Token #1-30 mm-Friedberg.USA.114, Numis. News 14 May 83

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