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1863 Civil War token, a privately minted piece of emergency currency that circulated during the American Civil War due to a shortage of government-issued cents. This specific design is a patriotic token known as a Wilson's Medal or George Washington Wilson's Medal variety, featuring a bust that is meant to resemble George Washington. Token DetailsType: Patriotic Civil War TokenYear: 1863Description: The obverse (front) features a profile bust of a person, likely intended to be George Washington, surrounded by stars and the date "1863" below. The reverse design on the back would further classify the specific variety of the token, which typically contained pro-Union slogans or imagery (like "Union For Ever" or an eagle and shield).Composition: These tokens were generally made of copper or bronze.Historical Context: Civil War tokens were privately produced and used as a substitute for official U.S. coinage, which was being hoarded by the public at the time. Their use was banned by aCategoryVintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible US CoinsSizeN/ABrandUS MintConditionGood