1893 United States Issue Token Value
A 1893 United States Issue Token. We catalogue this token from 6 documented examples, recording its engraved design and specifications. Collector value reflects rarity and condition; these pieces carry no melt value.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1893 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1893
- Material
- Aluminum
1893 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION / CHICAGO. 1893
Eagle on globe in clouds; inscription
Reverse
CHAS MUNSON BELTING CO / MANUFR'S OF / *OAK* / LEATHER / BELTING / CHICAGO
Inscription
Measured 1893 United States Issue Token specimens
6 physically measured 1893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 United States Issue Token #1 | 4.769 g | 45 mm | 6 h | Rulau.Chi.112E |
| 1893 United States Issue Token #2 | 5.867 g | 37.1 mm | 12 h | Rulau.IL.Ch.102 |
| 1893 United States Issue Token #3 | 5.749 g | 37.1 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Dth.6 |
| 1893 United States Issue Token #4 | 13.717 g | 38.1 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Nyk.154 |
| 1893 United States Issue Token #5 | 5.112 g | 35 mm | 12 h | Rulau.nl |
| 1893 United States Issue Token #6 | 5.425 g | 35.6 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Phl.91 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.