1861–1865 Copper Civil War Token NGC MS64 RD w/Harper’s Weekly

Civil War Tokens That Saved the Day!

When the American Civil War broke out in 1861, civilians across the country began hoarding their coins, quickly hiding them away in case the economy collapsed. This fear-driven hoarding was so widespread that by January of 1862, gold had virtually disappeared form circulation. Silver and copper-nickel coins soon followed. For the first time in United States history, no federal coins were in circulation! To help alleviate this lack of coinage, individual merchants began striking their own “coins” — Civil War Tokens that could circulate and carry a value of one cent.

“No Motto” Gold Half Eagles from the Civil War

Now you can own one of those genuine Civil War Copper Tokens struck between 1861 and 1865 (date varies). Plus, each will come graded and certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 Red (MS64 RD) condition. Today’s collectors are in love in with real copper pieces and are drawn to these vintage tokens for their reddish-brown coloring caused by the pure copper. A Red copper token is a piece that contains at least 85% of if its original red luster. The combination of their coloring and fabulous condition means that these tokens won’t last long — especially in this high grade!

A Host of Civil War-Era Extras

In addition to your token, you’ll also receive a host of Civil War-era extras. It starts was a copy of a Harper’s Weekly, the most widely read political magazine of the Civil War. In it, you could find cartoons by Thomas Nast, battlefield sketches by artist Alfred Waud, photographs of escaped slaves, and columns and stories supporting President Abraham Lincoln. Also included will be an 1865 Six Cents Collection, a $5 Confederate Note in Fine (F) condition, and a storybook on coins from the Civil War.

Don’t delay; add these historic artifacts to your collection. Every piece is a fascinating snapshot of life back in the day when Brother Fought Against Brother. Hurry, these won't last long.