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These token dies were made to look similar to the official US coinage to make it easier for people to accept them in trade. They had to have some differences from the official coinage so that the sinker would not be charged with counterfeiting. Look closely at Emil Sigel’s token (F-261.) You will see that about the only difference is in how the ribbon is tied to the base of the wreaths.

Die F-261

One Cent Design

Sinker : Emil Sigel

Identifiers:

  • Large shield
  • ONE CENT is legend
  • 3 arrows point right at base of wreath
  • Bow at base of wreath is loose
DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR
 69  d R9  143  b R7  143  g+ R9
 97  a R9  143  e R9  143  g R8
 143  a R1  143  f R7  143  j R9

+ : Reeded edge

 

Die F-263

One Cent Design

Sinker : A.W. Escherich

Identifiers:

  • Small shield
  • OUR CENT is legend
  • 3 arrows point right at base of wreath
  • Bow at base of wreath is loose
DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR
101 a R7  104  a R5

 

Die F-264

One Cent Design

Sinker : “L” Sinker

Identifiers:

  • Date is 1863
  • PAY THE BEARER ONE CENT is legend
  • Wreath and shield are small to support legend
  • Bow at base of wreath has two loops and is tied
DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR DIE MAT RAR
83 a R5 83  b R9

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