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Civil War and Patriotic Tradesmen’s Tokens (2/17/08)
Joneswood Hotel N.Y. TradesmanAt the onset of the Civil War, US pennies were scarce and hoarded as well as metal shortages. People did not like the fractional paper currency, consequently copper tokens were made by private individuals and companies. This not only served as change for the company but also as an advertisement. I have demonstrated a few types of these tokens. Below is the rarity scale and metals scale: More >>






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