Delaware Civil War Token
1861-1865
About Delaware Civil War Token
The Delaware Civil War Token is a trade find from the 1861-1865 era, commonly discovered by metal detectorists across the Mid-Atlantic Coast regions. Civil War Token is a realistic Delaware detector target tied to colonial shorelines, boardwalk beaches, and river landings. Rather than pretending every state has the same history, this profile frames the signal around the kinds of sites that actually produce it in Delaware: beaches, town greens, camps, farmsteads, transport corridors, or old recreation grounds.
“According to TroveRadar, the Delaware Civil War Token (1861-1865) is valued at $15-1,000+ depending on variety and typically found at 2-6 inches depth. TroveRadar catalogs 1,016+ metal detecting finds across North America.”
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Delaware state guide
Metal detecting in Delaware is usually governed by who manages the ground rather than by one blanket statute. Municipal beaches and local parks may allow it, while archaeological sites, battlefields, historic structures, and many state park units are restricted or off limits. That matters in surf beaches, colonial landings, and town greens.
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Trail: Woodland Beach
Detecting Site • Modern jewelry drops, Shark teeth and shell hash
Trail: Woodland Beach Shoreline Access
Detecting Site • Modern jewelry drops, Shark teeth and shell hash
Location: Fenwick Island State Park
State Park • Photo opportunities, Exposed shoreline stones
Location: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Area • Seasonal mushrooms, Historic camp hardware
Signal Pattern
copper-bronze tone close to an Indian Head cent
Typical Depth
2-6 inches
Estimated Value
$15-1,000+ depending on variety
Common Regions
Cleaning & Preservation Tips
- ●avoid brushing
- ●document obverse and reverse before conservation
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