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.
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.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 United States Issue Token #1 | 7.839 g | 29 mm | 6 h | Rulau.unlisted |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.