1879 United States Issue Token Value

The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1879, 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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1879 United States Issue Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States Issue Token
Year
1879
Material
Brass

1879 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

MADE BY THE / NOVELTY / CHECK CO. / NO. ATTLEBORO MASS. / PAT. / AUG. / 12. 79

Inscription

Reverse

* PAY AT * / THE COUNTER / 90

Inscription

Measured 1879 United States Issue Token specimens

1 physically measured 1879 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 1879 United States Issue Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1879 United States Issue Token #17.839 g29 mm6 hRulau.unlisted

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