1863 Token F-112/396b GW-661 Brass Wilson's Medal Patriotic

Coin Details

Description

The 1863 Civil War patriotic token F-112/396b (GW-661) in brass is known as "Wilson's Medal," featuring Washington's portrait paired with a Wilson medal design. The Fuld die 112 obverse presents a Washington portrait variant, while die 396 carries the Wilson medal elements. Brass composition gives this piece its characteristic golden appearance. Wilson's Medal patriotic tokens belong to a subcategory of Civil War tokens that reference or imitate earlier medallic designs. The practice of adapting established medal designs for use on emergency currency tokens was common during the war, as die sinkers drew on a repertoire of existing imagery. The GW-661 Musante-Baker number documents this token within the Washington medal catalog. Civil War tokens bearing Washington's portrait in brass represent a middle tier of scarcity — less common than copper but more available than white metal or German silver.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 112/396b in brass. Wilson Medal type. Brass is less common than copper for this die pair.

Cross References

Fuld 112/396b; Musante-Baker GW-661; PCGS #785175