1785 USA Bar Token Tribute – 1 AVDP Oz .999 Fine Copper Round | U.S. Historical Tribute Collection
Description:
Born in the earliest years of the American republic, the 1785 USA Bar Token represents a raw and unembellished chapter of U.S. monetary history—an era before standardized federal coinage, when simplicity, weight, and trust defined value. This striking tribute honors one of the most austere and intriguing designs associated with early American commerce.
The obverse features a bold “USA” monogram rendered in clean, confident lines. Free of ornamentation, the design reflects the utilitarian mindset of post-Revolution America, where identity and function took precedence over flourish. The smooth fields and sharply defined lettering create a powerful visual statement rooted in restraint and purpose.
On the reverse, evenly spaced horizontal bars span the surface of the round, evoking the original token’s unmistakable linear motif. The repetition of these engraved bars produces a rhythmic, almost architectural effect—both visually calming and mechanically precise. The understated design allows the craftsmanship and metal itself to take center stage, reinforcing the piece’s historical authenticity.
Struck in one avoirdupois ounce of .999 fine copper, this tribute transforms a humble early American concept into a refined modern collectible. The warm copper finish enhances the clean geometry of the design, offering rich tonal variation across the fields and lending the round a timeless, almost industrial elegance.
An essential addition to the U.S. Historical Tribute Collection, the 1785 USA Bar Token Tribute celebrates the origins of American money in its purest form—honest, weight-driven, and uncompromisingly simple.
Specifications:
- Composition: .999 Fine Copper
- Weight: 1 AVDP Ounce
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter: 39mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Series: U.S. Historical Tribute Collection
- Minted by Intaglio Mint
