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Oil on canvas
Collector: Luman Reed

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Civil War token

Civil War token
Civil War token
Object name 
Civil War token
Date 
1863
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Charles D. Horter
Medium 
Copper
Dimensions 
diameter: 13/16 in. ( 2 cm )
Object Number 
INV.13855.58b
Marks 
Die struck: Obverse: ``LITTLE MACK'' 1863 Die struck: Reverse: ``McCLELLAN MEDAL FOR ONE CENT''
Gallery Label 
Although attributed to engraver Charles D. Horter of 178 William Street, New York City, the obverse die is signed ``B''.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.