Kohn, Daron & Co. Advertising Trade Token


Trade token for Kohn, Daron & Co. The front of the token reads "KOHN. DARON & CO." and the back reads "GOOD FOR ONE LOAD." This is considered the earliest known U.S. Jewish trade token. While undated, the token is dated to 1835 based on correspondence and records indicating the start of the Kohn, Daron & Co. partnership that year. In 1834, the business was listed as J. Kohn & Bordier, located at 28 Bienville Street. By 1838, it was listed as Kohn, Daron & Co. at the same address.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Kohn, Daron & Co.
  • KOHN, JOACHIM

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 15