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taijitu
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Posted - 07/17/2009 :  00:06:14  Show Profile Send taijitu a Private Message
Hand sorting today and found in AU condition 1863 cwt with Army & Navy on reverse. Weighs 3.4grams but size appears to be the same as the regular coppers I collect. Haven't been able to determine who minted this design.

highroller4321
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USA
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Posted - 07/17/2009 :  00:27:08  Show Profile Send highroller4321 a Private Message
A picture would be helpful! Sounds like an intersting find.
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CoinHunter53562
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USA
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Posted - 07/17/2009 :  01:21:48  Show Profile Send CoinHunter53562 a Private Message
What do you mean by cwt? (sorry it's late and that's not registering...lol)
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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thewalrus81
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93 Posts
Posted - 07/17/2009 :  01:25:47  Show Profile Send thewalrus81 a Private Message
I'm thinking "civil war token" maybe?
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CoinHunter53562
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Posted - 07/17/2009 :  08:50:09  Show Profile Send CoinHunter53562 a Private Message
quote:
Originally posted by thewalrus81

I'm thinking "civil war token" maybe?


Yeah that's likely it. Amazing what a good night's sleep will do!

If the OP can post some pics, that would be great.
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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NiBullionCu
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USA
168 Posts
Posted - 07/17/2009 :  08:58:29  Show Profile Send NiBullionCu a Private Message
Awesome find!!

Even a common type in that kind of condition should be worth in excess of $20

CWT is indeed = Civil War Token

They are noted as "Patriotics" or "Store Cards"

Patriotics are as you guessed patriotic themed, while Store cards denote the issuers named town/store location.
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phildogg
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51 Posts
Posted - 07/17/2009 :  10:01:27  Show Profile Send phildogg a Private Message
that sounds like a cool find..
phil
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wolvesdad
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USA
2164 Posts
Posted - 07/18/2009 :  01:10:46  Show Profile Send wolvesdad a Private Message
wow, that sounds extremely awesome.

With it being found in the wild as an AU from 1863 what is the likelihood it is a recent/modern restrike?

Cool nonetheless!!

And hopefully it is worth a couple thousand!
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