1898 United States 5 Cent Token Value

The United States 5 Cent Token is a collectible token from 1898, 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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1898 United States 5 Cent Token specifications

Series
United States Tokens
Denomination
United States 5 Cent Token
Year
1898
Material
Aluminum

1898 United States 5 Cent Token inscriptions & design

Obverse

IRVIN BARUCH / 215 / MONTGOMERY AVE, S. F. / L. H. MOISE, S. F.

Inscription

Reverse

WATER CHECK / 5c / COLUMBIA

Inscription

Measured 1898 United States 5 Cent Token specimens

1 physically measured 1898 United States 5 Cent Token example in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1898 United States 5 Cent Token specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1898 United States 5 Cent Token #11.104 g20.8 mm6 hRulau.Sfo.20A

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