1863 "The Flag of Our Union" Civil War Token, "If Anyone attempts to Tear it Down DIX Shoot him on the spot" coin
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This Patriotic Civil War token depicts a Union flag surrounded by thirteen stars. Atop its pole is a Phrygian cap, symbol of liberty. The legend THE FLAG OF OUR UNION, separated by ornaments, is above and the date is below. The reverse shows three concentric circles with a legend in each. In the outer ring it is IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN, then in the next ring SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOOT. Within the inner circle is the word DIX, the denomination.
Civil War Tokens, also known as "copperheads," were issued privately because of the coinage shortage that occurred during the war. The public disliked the fractional paper money issued by the federal government and used Civil War Tokens to replace it. There were two types of Civil War Tokens, those that had a commercial message, known as tradesmen’s tokens and those that had a patriotic or political theme. They disappeared in 1864 when the federal government issued enough bronze coins to satisfy public demand.
Notes: Used vintage condition
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