1 Cent - Leichtweis Head Millions For Defence Not For One Cent for Tribute

Location United States
Year 1863
Type Emergency merchant token
Composition Copper
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Notice
Reference(s) Fuld#43/388 , PCGS#602474
Obverse description Bandaged man`s head in the center surrounded by 13 stars. The date of issue appears under the head.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering L.Leichtweis 1863
Reverse description Inscriptions inside and around a central laurel wreath. Beneath the crown is a beaver.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8084654960
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