Physical Description:

copper (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 18 mm; 23/32 in

Object Name:

token

Date made:

1863

Description:

This particular Civil War Token depicts a patriotic theme. The obverse, front of the coin, depicts a profile image of George Washington while the reverse, back, shows two hands shaking between laurel sprigs and the words “PEACE FOREVER.” One hand is labeled as the North and the other hand is labeled as the South.

Location:

Currently not on view

ID Number:

1977.0779.108

Catalog number:

1977.0779.108

Accession number:

1977.0779

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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

Civil War

Coins, Currency and Medals

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-d9f2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1448101