Civil War Indian head token.

[Jerry1NJ]

Need help on this Indian head token dated 1863. Just wondering what these were used for. Looks like a penny. Thanks.

 

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[gadigger81]

Nice civil war token!! Here is some more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_token
Nice find!

 

[DevilDog812]

what he said^^

here is an organization dedicated to them:
http://cwtsociety.com/

good luck