can anyone tell me any history 1862 token

[RoyCollins]

Hello all I was wondering if anyone can tell me anything about this token. Thanks Roy

 

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[RoyCollins]

thanks whooooooooo

 

[engine 823]

Don't really know but could the E.S. under the shield be established in 1863 May be the token is not as old Just a thought.

 

[tokensmith]

Nice pictures!

Your token appears to be NY630BV-7a which has a rarity rating of R6. Kanzinger's price guide give a value of $15 in VF for this token. That's the grade I would assign your piece.

Interestingly, the website justgeese found has one listed as a NY630BV-7a, but it is really a NY630BV-6a. Notice that the eagle's wing on yours is left of the A in AMERICA. On the one on the website, the eagle's wing is below the A. That's typical of the -6a reverse.

The E.S. at the base of the shield is the die sinker's initials. In this case, I think it stands for Emil Sigel.

 

[I_Dig_NYC]

There is a Vesey Street in New York City right next to the old Twin Towers site.. Maybe that's where it originated??

 

[Optichip]

If you're wanting even more information regarding these types of tokens, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_token take a look here.