1 Cent (Civil War Token - Our Country/Liberty Head)
United States · 1863 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1863 |
| Denomination | — |
| Composition | Copper |
| Gross weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty facing left 13 stars
Reverse
Shield in laurel over OUR COUNTRY over dot with two arrow heads in wreath
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper and weighs 2.9 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1 Cent (Civil War Token - Our Country/Liberty Head) made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Cent (Civil War Token - Our Country/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 - Our Country/Liberty Head) minted?
The 1 Cent (Civil War Token - Our Country/Liberty Head) was issued 1863.
How big is a 1 Cent (Civil War Token - Our Country/Liberty Head)?
It weighs 2.9 g and measures 17.9 mm across and 1.9 mm thick (copper).
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