(1863) Civil War Patriotic Token F-40/193b, THE ARMY & NA

Coin Details

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 40, a military-themed design inscribed "THE ARMY & NAVY", with reverse die 193 bearing a design featuring "THE ARMY & NA". This military and patriotic obverse die family encompasses a range of wartime themes — from specific slogans like "Millions for Defence" to general military tributes. These dies reflect the diverse patriotic sentiments expressed through the Civil War token medium. The brass composition, while less common than copper, produced tokens with a distinctive yellow-gold appearance. Waterbury, Connecticut — the brass capital of America — supplied much of the raw material for token production. Dated 1863. Die sinkers produced patriotic tokens on hand-operated screw presses capable of striking several hundred pieces per hour. The largest manufacturers maintained multiple presses and employed teams of workers to meet the enormous wartime demand.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 40/193b. Die pairing: obverse 40, reverse 193. 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 40/193b