1863 Token F-177/271j GW-641 German-Silver Equestrian - Union Forever Patriotic
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$528 MS63 11-18-2019 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1863 Civil War patriotic token F-177/271j (GW-641) in German silver features the equestrian Washington obverse (die 177) paired with the "Union Forever" reverse (die 271). German silver — a copper-nickel-zinc alloy — gives this token a distinctive silvery appearance. The "j" suffix designates this scarce composition. The equestrian portrait on die 177 presents a compact but effective rendering of Washington on horseback. At German silver's bright metallic surface, the relief reads with particular clarity. The "Union Forever" reverse completes the patriotic message. German silver equestrian Washington tokens represent a convergence of scarce composition and desirable design type. The Washington medal series documents not only the life and legacy of the first president but also the evolution of American medallic art, commemorative practices, and patriotic expression across more than two centuries. The alloy's durability means these tokens often survive with better detail than white metal examples.
Rarity Notes
Fuld 177/271j in German silver. Rare composition. Equestrian type.
Cross References
Fuld 177/271j; Musante-Baker GW-641; PCGS #785164
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