Token
Object number2021.192.49
Manufacturer
Scovill Manufacturing Company
Date1863
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Robert and Cathy Trombetta
DescriptionBrown metal patriotic token or coin. Circular, flat token. Both sides have smooth border with notched interior edge. Front has American flag at center surmounting ring of thirteen stars with raised caption text and year around the perimeter. Reverse has raised last name at center surrounded by two concentric rings of raised text bearing patriotic message embellished with stars. Sides are smooth. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 0.75 x 0.063 in. (1.9 x 0.2 cm)InscriptionsFront has raised text around the perimeter "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863".
Reverse has raised text around perimeter "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPTS TO TEAR IT DOWN", around inset ring "SHOOT HIM / ON THE SPOT", and at center "DIX".
Historical NotesThe Flag of Our Union Dix token. Part of a collection related to Western Pennsylvania history.
Related person
John Adams Dix
(1798 - 1879)
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