David Ekstein Store Token

Civil War era store token for David Ekstein, Groceries and Provisions, Lansing, Michigan. The token features a Mercury head on the obverse and the text "Groceries and Provisions" on the reverse. Issued in 1863. Ekstein arrived in Lansing in 1855. Rarity #5 MI 560.2a.

Associated People/Businesses

• David Ekstein (Firm)
• EKSTEIN, DAVID

Geography

• Lansing

Subjects

• Civil war
• Groceries
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location