Copper Token of Jos. H. Merriam, United States/Massachusetts, 1860. 1951.121.55

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.121.55

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 14.7
    • Diameter (in mm): 31
    • Thickness (in mm): 2.8

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Token
  • Date: 1860
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: DANIEL WEBSTER / BORN JAN. 18, 1782. / MERRIAM
    • Type: Bust of Daniel Webster right; inscription

  • Reverse

    • Legend: JOS. H. MERRIAM. / DIE SINKER / 18 BRATTLE SQUARE / BOSTON / MEDALS STRUCK IN / GOLD / SILVER, COPPER OR TIN.
    • Type: Tiny coin; inscription

  • Edge

    • Description: Plain

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.121.55
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Trade

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States