1863 Copper Patriotic Civil War Token Flag Our Union/Shoot Him On Spot DIX XF+

Description: An extremely fine Civil War Patriotic copper token. The token displays the image the US Flag, having 25 stars and 6 bars, surrounded by 13 stars with the word THE FLAG OF OUR UNION along the edge and having no date below the flag but has a diamond at the base. The reverse shows the words "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN*/SHOOT HIM**ON THE SPOT**/ DIX" with the word DIX being within a central dotted circle on the reverse. The token has a plain edge, weighs ~3 grams and is ~19.3 mm in diameter. It is Fuld 214/416a with a rarity index R-1. A great looking and very interesting Civil War patriotic token to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: 1863. Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA. Reference: Fuld 214/416a with rarity index R-1. Weight and Size: The token weighs ~3 grams, is ~19.3 millimeters in diameter. Artist: Unknown.Maker: Unknown. Marks: Unmark