Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - L. Danforth Howes Scales (Buffalo, New York)
United States · 1863 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1863 |
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | — |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
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Design
Obverse
Indian Left 13 Stars
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - L. Danforth Howes Scales (Buffalo, New York) made of silver or gold?
No — the Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - L. Danforth Howes Scales (Buffalo, New York) is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - L. Danforth Howes Scales (Buffalo, New York) minted?
The Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - L. Danforth Howes Scales (Buffalo, New York) was issued 1863.
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