Toasty Token. *UPDATE* Identified!

Spartan84

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• Sep 22, 2018

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After googling some keywords I finally found it. Picture added


It’s in pretty rough shape. Very light, about the size of Lincoln penny. Have it soaking right now, maybe update photos later.

 

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• Sep 24, 2018

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"SHOOT HIM ON THE SPOT" That's a pretty serious message for a token! Nice find and ID.

 

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• Sep 24, 2018

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Those were circulated during the Civil War when official hard coinage was being hoarded. There is another variety of that token that says "Shoot Him On The Spoot".

-- Tom

 

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• Sep 24, 2018

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Great token

I have a similar one found in NE Ohio.

Mine's dated 1863.

 

Spartan84

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• Sep 24, 2018

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Dave_e said:

I have a similar one found in NE Ohio.



Mine's dated 1863.

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Same here. Seems to be the year they were minted.


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