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Old 04-15-2006, 06:12 PM
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Anyone know a value for this token,Looks like the date is an overstrike.but 1853 is early for an indianhead
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I think it is 1863, most were this year. i've never found one myself.
yep its 1863 but looks to of been struck over a 5 .I'll have to take a closer look tomorrow as it belongs to my brother.This one was bought but i have found these before while detecting.Usualy there in rough shape,wish that whoever lost em could have dropped em in some grease or somthing first !
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Old 04-15-2006, 10:58 PM
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and indeed it is a civil war token made in 1863 many diferent kinds bear the indian head front with . different backs . i do not have a picture of that one exactly but if its copper or brass token F-$12. VF-$15. EF-$18. Unc.-$40. hope this helps
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