(1860) Brass Civil War Patriotic Token F-514/516b, No Submission

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,040 MS64 09-21-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 514, a Southern sympathizer design inscribed "NO SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH," one of the provocative secession-themed pieces struck by Benjamin True of Cincinnati — these pro-Confederate tokens are paradoxically among the most collected Civil War token types, with reverse die 516 bearing the provocative inscription "NO SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH". This Southern sympathizer legend appeared on Benjamin True's secession series. Benjamin True of Cincinnati produced this political campaign die series featuring the 1860 presidential candidates. The series includes both pro-Union and pro-Southern designs, making it a unique numismatic record of the deeply divided political landscape on the eve of war. Brass tokens stand out from the copper majority with their warm golden hue. The brass industry centered in Waterbury, Connecticut provided ready access to this alloy for New England token manufacturers. Bearing the date 1860.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 514/516b. Die pairing: obverse 514, reverse 516. Brass strikes are less common than copper. The Fuld rarity scale ranges from R-1 (over 5,000 known) to R-10 (unique); survival depends on the specific die combination, metal, and condition.

Cross References

Fuld 514/516b