(1863) Civil War Patriotic Token F-240/341d, Monitor

Coin Details

Auction Record

$840 MS66 04-13-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 240, the USS Monitor, the Union's revolutionary iron-turreted warship whose battle with the CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862 was the first clash of ironclads and captured the Northern public's imagination — the Monitor became one of the most popular subjects on patriotic tokens, with reverse die 341 bearing the legend "UNION FOR EVER". One of the most defiant slogans of the Northern cause, declaring an unshakable commitment to preserving the republic. USS Monitor obverse dies captured the Northern public's fascination with the revolutionary ironclad that fought the CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads on March 9, 1862. The Monitor's distinctive low profile and revolving turret made it an instantly recognizable and popular token subject. Struck in copper-nickel, an uncommon composition for Civil War tokens. The heavier copper-nickel alloy gave these pieces a silvery appearance and greater heft than standard copper issues. Dated 1863.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 240/341d. Die pairing: obverse 240, reverse 341. Copper-nickel is an uncommon composition for Civil War tokens. 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 240/341d