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

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,160 MS63BN 04-03-2024 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. This die belongs to Benjamin True's 1860 presidential campaign series. True's Cincinnati workshop produced tokens for all political factions, including pro-secession designs that are now among the most valuable and historically significant pieces in the entire patriotic token series. Produced in brass, giving this token a distinctive golden appearance compared to the more common copper strikes. Brass tokens typically survive in smaller numbers than their copper counterparts. Produced in 1860.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 514/516a. 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 514/516a