No Date Token Spooner-DOU173 Copper In Copper We Trust AZ

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper token, cataloged as Spooner-DOU173, bears the inscription "In Copper We Trust" and originates from Arizona. This token is a humorous play on the national motto "In God We Trust" that appears on federal coinage, substituting "Copper" as a reference to Arizona's long history as a major copper-mining state. The parody motto tokens represent a playful tradition in American numismatics, with private minters creating pieces that comment on or satirize official coinage. The Spooner catalog is a reference for die varieties of this type. Arizona's identity has been deeply intertwined with copper mining since the territorial period, with companies like Phelps Dodge and Anaconda operating enormous open-pit mines that shaped the state's economy and landscape. This token celebrates that connection between Arizona and its signature metal.

Rarity Notes

Arizona copper token, Spooner-DOU173. "In Copper We Trust" satirical motto. Regional interest piece.

Cross References

PCGS #763744; Spooner-DOU173; In Copper We Trust, AZ