(Apr 6, 2012)
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Obverse has "Hussey's Special Message Post" around the edge of the field, "50 Williams St
On the reverse is a rider on a galloping horse - "1863" just below the image
"Time is Money" around the upper edge of field and "Exigency" below
It is the color and size of a circulated copper penny, with touches of original luster in protected areas of reverse around the word, "Exigency
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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