1 Cent Civil War Token - Army and Navy/Liberty Head
United States · 1863 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1863 |
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty's head surrounded by 13 stars. 1863 below Liberty's head.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper and weighs 3 g. 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 - Army and Navy/Liberty Head made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent Civil War Token - Army and Navy/Liberty Head 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 - Army and Navy/Liberty Head minted?
The 1 Cent Civil War Token - Army and Navy/Liberty Head was issued 1863.
How big is a 1 Cent Civil War Token - Army and Navy/Liberty Head?
It weighs 3 g and measures 20.9 mm across and 1.7 mm thick (copper).
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