Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This patriotic token – like others with slogans such as "Army and Navy," "The Federal Union, It Must and Shall be Preserved," "Our Army," and "Union" – was used as a coin because of a shortage of government-issued small coins during the war.
About This Item
- Title: Civil War token, ca. 1863
- Creation Date: circa 1863
- Subject Date: circa 1863
- Media: Copper, metal
- Local Code: CC12-1-2
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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