1863 Token Bertram B863-402a Silvered White Metal Stonewall Jackson

Coin Details

Description

Civil War-era token depicting Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863). Jackson earned his famous nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 and became one of the Confederacy's most celebrated military leaders until his death from friendly fire at Chancellorsville in May 1863. Tokens bearing Jackson's likeness are unusual among Civil War patriotic tokens, which overwhelmingly favored Union subjects — making Confederate-themed pieces paradoxically prized by collectors for their rarity and historical significance. Cataloged as Bertram 863-402a. Copper was the standard metal for patriotic tokens, chosen because cent-sized copper pieces could pass as substitute federal cents in everyday commerce. Confederate-themed tokens were produced in smaller quantities, primarily in Northern cities with die-sinking capabilities.

Rarity Notes

Bertram 863-402a. Confederate-themed Civil War tokens are considerably scarcer than Union issues. Copper is the most common composition, representing the majority of surviving specimens.

Cross References

Bertram 863-402a