(1861-65) Copper Civil War Patriotic Token F-230/352Ba, Our Country

Coin Details

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 230, a naval, Monitor, or patriotic design, with reverse die 352B bearing the inscription "OUR COUNTRY". Die 352B depicts "OUR COUNTRY" — a different design from die 352 (crossed cannons). This die range includes naval subjects, constitutional themes, Masonic imagery, and commercial designs. The diversity reflects the wide range of interests and loyalties expressed through the Civil War token medium, from military patriotism to fraternal and commercial concerns. Copper was the standard metal for patriotic tokens, chosen because cent-sized copper pieces could pass as substitute federal cents in everyday commerce. Dated 1861-65. Congress banned private token issuance in April 1864, and the introduction of fractional currency notes and new bronze two-cent pieces gradually eliminated the need for emergency tokens.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 230/352Ba. Die pairing: obverse 230, reverse 352B. Copper is the most common composition, representing the majority of surviving specimens. 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 230/352Ba