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1785 Civil War Patriotic Token - United States Copper Tradesmen's Currency Emergency coinage Merchant Civil War token "Tradesmen's Currency" pieces are privately minted emergency one-cent coins used during the American Civil War when official federal coinage was hoarded and removed from circulation. Features Issuer United States Type Emergency coinage › Merchant tokens Value 1 Cent (0.01 USD) Currency Dollar (1785-date) Composition Copper Weight 3.67 g Diameter 20.48 mm Thickness 1.55 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N#308225 References Fuld# 202/434