1863 Civil War Tokens

mysharedfinds

Recently I have come across about 10 Civil War Tokens - Is there a place where I can get grading and pricing info prior to me submitting them for grading?

Smudge

Can you provide photos?

Namvet69

Our host has lots of info. Use the Google for additional info on us civil war coinage, sutler coins, hard times tokens and others. Have fun. Peace Roy

JBK

I might be wrong, but I believe that the vast majority of CWTs are not worth having graded. Unless they are in top condition or are very rare varieties, they probably aren't worth slabbing.

The research should come first before any thought is given to submitting.

PennyGuy

With pics I can provide the OP with Fuld attributions and Rarity rating.

yosclimber

This might be helpful for identifying them:
https://www.cwtoken.com/Civil_War_Token_Type_Set/Users_Guide.html

Gluggo

I would buy this book as it was very helpful for me. It seems to list most everything in the Civil War years and has prices to put you in the ball park so you do not over pay when your bidding.

A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens 3rd Edition (Whitman Publishing, Llc) 3rd Edition
by Q. David Bowers (Author)

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Civil-Tokens-Whitman-Publishing/dp/0794846467/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EJ6M5RECYE8D&keywords=civil+war+tokens&qid=1559600702&s=gateway&sprefix=civil+war+tokens,aps,258&sr=8-1

There is another one not sure what the difference is but you cant go wrong with any of these type books.

A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens: Patriotic Tokens and Store Cards, 1861-1865 (Official Red Books) Paperback – August 13, 2013

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-Civil-War-Tokens/dp/0794824536/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1EJ6M5RECYE8D&keywords=civil+war+tokens&qid=1559600702&s=gateway&sprefix=civil+war+tokens,aps,258&sr=8-3

PennyGuy

The Third Edition of the Fuld Store Card Book has all known Tokens listed. Costs a lot more than the Bowers book however.

BillJones

I would also concern myself with counterfeits. Unfortunately they have become far more common. CWT counterfeits have been around for years, but there seems to more of them now.

Zoins

@yosclimber said:
This might be helpful for identifying them:
https://www.cwtoken.com/Civil_War_Token_Type_Set/Users_Guide.html

Ken Bauer has a great site. I use this all the time.

I haven't found a need to buy physical books yet. I just enjoy what's posted here and what Steve Hayden and cwtguy sell every week.

ricko

@mysharedfinds... Welcome aboard.... The books and sites referenced above should give you the information you need... any specific inquiries you may still have should be accompanied by pictures here for the best help... Cheers, RickO