CIVIL WAR COIN/TOKEN one penny
This coin was produced privatly, often by different businesses, because there was shortage of pennies.
The goverment of the US banned this practice in 1864.
Very desiarable by collectors.
Fair condition
Obverse
13 stars around the flag
Lettering:
THE FLAG OF OUR UNION
1863
Reverse
Lettering:
IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN
SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT
DIX
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