1970 Token Freedom America Brass 34mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1970 brass "Freedom America" token at 34mm diameter is the mid-range metal variety in a patriotic series also produced in aluminum and nickel-brass. The brass composition gave this version a golden appearance and substantial weight that distinguished it from the lighter aluminum version. The early 1970s saw a surge in patriotic token and medal production as Americans grappled with the social divisions of the Vietnam War era and the approaching Bicentennial of American independence. Brass patriotic tokens served as tangible expressions of national sentiment, carried in pockets or displayed in collections as statements of civic identity. American tokens document the intersection of commerce and material culture, serving as tangible evidence of business practices, economic conditions, and social relationships that conventional historical sources may overlook. The three-metal approach allowed the producer to serve different price points while maintaining the same patriotic message across all versions.

Rarity Notes

Brass 34mm patriotic token. Part of a three-metal set. Brass version offers golden appearance at moderate cost.

Cross References

PCGS #928793; 1970 Freedom America Token, Brass