(1860) Civil War Patriotic Token F-105/360a, Not One Cent

Coin Details

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 105, a bust of George Washington, invoking the founding ideals of the republic to frame the Union cause as a continuation of the American Revolution, with reverse die 360 bearing the provocative legend "NOT ONE CENT" within a wreath. This seemingly contradictory inscription acknowledged the token had no legal-tender status while it simultaneously served as a cent substitute in everyday commerce. By placing George Washington's portrait on patriotic tokens, die sinkers appealed to the deepest roots of American identity. This copper striking represents the standard composition for patriotic tokens. Produced in 1860.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 105/360a. Die pairing: obverse 105, reverse 360. The Fuld rarity scale runs from R-1 (over 5,000 known) to R-10 (believed unique).

Cross References

Fuld 105/360a