1863 Civil War Token Indian - Crossed Cannons

[dognose]

Fuld # 82/351 A
MS-64 RB

 

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[Mackaydon]

Adding a little:
Patriotic Civil War Tokens were struck by private die sinkers and merchants in order to make up for the lack of circulating coinage during the war. These tokens were mostly issued in the Northeast and Midwest, and often feature pro-Union themes or slogans. This particular variety was struck in 1863 and has been designated F-82/351a by the declarative reference on this subject, Patriotic Civil War Tokens by George and Melvin Fuld. As designated by the "a" at the end of the Fuld number, this variety is struck in copper.
Source: https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explor...ns/856745/1863-civil-war-f-82-351-a-token-ms/
Don in SoCal

 

[ToddsPoint]

Some of these tokens have higher relief than coins made by the mint. They are much nicer in many cases.

 

[SD51]

So were these tokens considered "legal tender" and were used to purchase goods?

 

[Mackaydon]

The key word is 'considered' and the answer is 'yes'.
Don in SoCal