1863 Civil War Token “1st in War 1st in Peace” Graded EF-45 Token ID# 176/271a

The 1863 civil war token, bearing the inscription “1st in war 1st in peace,” is a notable artifact graded ef-45. Identified by token id# 176/271a, it exemplifies the patriotic fervor of the era. As the Civil War disrupted the economy, private die sinkers and merchants produced these tokens to address the scarcity of circulating coinage. Primarily found in the northeastern and midwestern United States, such tokens frequently celebrated pro-Union sentiments and slogans. This particular variety is classified as f-176/271a in the reference work "Patriotic Civil War Tokens" by George and Melvin Fuld. The designation's final “a” indicates that this token is struck in copper, further enhancing its historical significance and appeal to collectors and historians alike, who seek to understand the cultural undercurrents of this tumultuous period.