1896 United States Issue Token Value
The United States Issue Token is a collectible token from 1896, catalogued here from 8 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
1896 United States Issue Token specifications
- Series
- United States Tokens
- Denomination
- United States Issue Token
- Year
- 1896
- Material
- Tin
1896 United States Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
SPORTSMANS EXPOSITION / NEW YORK / 1896
Inscription
Reverse
(all incuse) FRANCOTTE / GUN / V.L. & D. / SCHULTZE / POWDER
Inscription
Measured 1896 United States Issue Token specimens
8 physically measured 1896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 United States Issue Token #1 | 3.384 g | 21.1 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Nyk.48 |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #2 | 0.627 g | 20.1 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #3 | 0.584 g | 20.1 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #4 | 1.135 g | 25.4 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #5 | 1.254 g | 28 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #6 | 1.549 g | 32.1 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #7 | 2.736 g | 37 mm | - | Rulau.unlisted |
| 1896 United States Issue Token #8 | 9.551 g | 28.8 mm | 12 h | Rulau.Ind.2 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.