(Jul 4, 2013)
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The obverse has a seated Lady Liberty with a flag and a shield below, mountains and water in background
The reverse has a three-masted ship, with the words "Trade and Commerce" above and below
Off-center strike on reverse
This particular CWT was minted in three different sizes: 19mm, 24mm, and 26mm
This one is the largest size (26mm - a little larger than a US quarter) and Fuld lists it as Rarity-7. Fuld 258-446
Civil War tokens are fascinating bits of history that were privately minted approximately 150 years ago to make up for a severe shortage of government-issued coinage during the war
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