(Sep 27, 2012)
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The obverse has a flag and the words, "The Flag of Our Union," with the date at the bottom
The reverse has the words "If Anyone Attempts to Tear It Down," in the outer circle, then "Shoot Him On the Spot," in the inner circle
The reverse was inspired by a quotation from General John A. Dix, who served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Buchanan
Note strip of discoloration on the obverse
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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