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I picked this coin up in a lot of others. It is about the same size as an Indian Head penny and is dated 1863 and on the back I can see a 1 and the letters "SON" and "SD" are visible. I can not find it in the Redbook and in 1863 the Indian penny was the cent piece. I believe it is copper. Any help would be appreciated. If you need a better picture let me know.
Thank you.
Alex,
You have a civil war token. These were made by private companies and sold to merchants to use for making change for their customers, due to the extreme shortage of coins in that time period caused by hoarding.
In the poor condition shown, it's worth a dollar or less.
Dan
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Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
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