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Oppenheimer & Metzger Civil War Store Token
Civil War-era store token issued by Oppenheimer & Metzger, jewelers and watch material dealers located at 104 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois. The token features a business card design with a wreath on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, such tokens served as a temporary medium of exchange. Congress passed an act in 1864 prohibiting the private issuance of money due to the irresponsible nature of these tokens.
Associated People/Businesses
- Oppenheimer & Metzger
- OPPENHEIMER, Henry / METZGER, Isaac
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 12