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Civil War Store Token: Indian Head Penny, Dry Goods, 280 Main Street
Civil War store token featuring an Indian Head Penny (1863) on the obverse and "Dry Goods 280 Main Street" on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, necessitating the use of privately issued tokens to facilitate trade. Many such tokens depicted patriotic imagery. The irresponsible issuance of these tokens led Congress to pass an act in 1864 prohibiting private individuals from issuing currency. The token is described as having a rarity rating of R3, according to the Fuld system of Civil War tokens. The token's geographic location is indicated by the address '280 Main Street'.
Associated People/Businesses
- HOCHSTETTER / STRAUSS
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10