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1863-CIVIL WAR CIVIL WAR F-24/246 a REMEMBRANCE OF THE WAR TOKEN NGC MS63BN PCGS # Grading ServiceNGC GradeMS63 Mint LocationNONE Year1863 DesignationBN StrikeBusiness Grade Add OnNONE 1863-CIVIL WAR CIVIL WAR F-24/246 a REMEMBRANCE OF THE WAR TOKEN NGC MS63BN 1863-CIVIL WAR CIVIL WAR TOKEN F-24/246 a REMEMBRANCE OF THE WAR BN SKU: 1886403020
A choice Mint State Civil War patriotic token with evocative wartime appeal, this 1863 Fuld-24/246a “In Remembrance of the War” issue is certified NGC MS 63 BN and offers both strong historical resonance and attractive copper-brown surfaces.
The obverse displays a left-facing Indian head motif encircled by 13 stars, with the date 1863 boldly placed below. The reverse carries the powerful Civil War inscription, IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE WAR OF 1861, ’62, ’63, arranged in multiple lines with a broad arcing legend and beaded border. Cataloged as F-24/246a, this patriotic Civil War token combines a familiar Indian Head-style obverse with one of the more direct and poignant wartime reverse legends of the series.
Certified MS 63 BN by NGC, the token presents pleasing Mint State sharpness with well-defined central devices and generally crisp lettering throughout. The surfaces show warm chestnut-brown and medium bronze color, accented by subtle golden-tan undertones in protected areas. The eye appeal is notably wholesome for the assigned grade, with original-looking color, no evidence of circulation wear, and only minor marks and flecks consistent with the Select Uncirculated designation.
Civil War tokens occupy a distinctive and highly collected place in American numismatics. Issued largely during the coinage shortage of the early 1860s, these privately made copper tokens circulated in place of official cents at a time when hard money had disappeared from everyday commerce. Many carried patriotic motifs, political messages, merchant advertisements, or direct references to the ongoing conflict. The present “In Remembrance of the War” reverse is especially compelling, reflecting the immediacy of the national crisis while the war was still being fought.
This certified example is particularly desirable in Mint State. The supplied NGC population information records just 6 examples for this issue, underscoring the limited certified availability of the variety. Civil War tokens with strong historical legends, appealing designs, and certified Mint State preservation enjoy steady demand from specialists and broader collectors of Civil War-era Americana alike.
An attractive and historically expressive 1863 Civil War token, this NGC MS 63 BN F-24/246a “In Remembrance of the War” is a compelling acquisition for the advanced token cabinet or a curated collection of American Civil War numismatics.
