1 Cent - Civil War Token (Liberty Head Copper Mine)
United States · 1860 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1860 |
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | — |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Bust of Liberty that resembles the Capped Bust design that John Reich created in 1807
Reverse
Monogram
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 1 Cent - Civil War Token (Liberty Head Copper Mine) made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent - Civil War Token (Liberty Head Copper Mine) 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 1 Cent - Civil War Token (Liberty Head Copper Mine) minted?
The 1 Cent - Civil War Token (Liberty Head Copper Mine) was issued 1860.
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