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5 Cents Fort Wint Post Exchange Military Token

5 Cents Fort Wint Post Exchange Military Token

Specification

Title Fort Wint
NP ID T190
Category Military
Sub Category Fort
Denomination 5 Cents
Year ND
Mintmark
Mintage
Mint
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 65% Copper, 35% Zinc
Finish
Color Golden Yellow
Orientation Coin Orientation
Date Issued
Issued By Fort Wint
Issued At Grande Island
Kind Token
Currently Used

Obverse

"5 Cents Ft. Wint"

Reverse

"5 Cents Post Exchange"

Note

Fort Wint on Grande Island was built by the Americans from to to defend the harbors of Manila and Subic Bay. The fort was named for Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint.