Question regarding a Civil War Token, scarcity and value

cucamongacoin

Just wondering how common/uncommon this particular one might be, and a value range. Thanks

BillJones

The town for Yankee Robinson has been changed in the new research literature from Cincinnati, Ohio to New York State, but the Fuld listing is for, Fuld number OH 165 EZ-9a. The token is a common R-2, and probably wholesales in the $15 to $20 range. The piece appears to have been re-colored, which could lower the value somewhat.

Yankee Robinson was a 19th century showman who was similar to P.T. Barnum. Like some show business people he was not the sharpest guy when it came to finances. He made and lost at least two fortunes, and ended his days as penniless barker in the Ringling Brothers Circus. In his hay day, however, Robinson was very successful and quite well known in 19th century America.

There are many cent sized varieties of Yankee Robinson tokens which were issued during and after the Civil War. The most popular one shows a caricature of him wearing a top hat with a rifle over his shoulder. The legend reads, “Yankee Robinson, the great comedian.” The reverse of the piece is similar as the reverse of your token. That piece does bring $5 to $10 more than your piece despite the fact that it is just as common, because it is more interesting.

cucamongacoin

BillJones, thanks for the info, it's actually a light chocolate brown, my imaging always seems to over accentuate the red.
Thanks, Mark

EagleEye

Notice the difference where the finger points. Its a different die.