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Pre-Civil War Playing Card Token: Queen of Diamonds and Jack of Clubs

A pre-Civil War playing card token made of copper. One side depicts the Queen of Diamonds with the address "236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA." The other side shows the Jack of Clubs with the address "NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC." The token also includes the inscription "COUSIN OF ISAAC LEVY/NEPHEW OF LEWIS I. COHEN...MERGED IN 1871." The token dates from approximately 1850.

Associated People/Businesses

HART, SAMUEL

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Subjects

Playing cards
Tokens
Numismatics

Physical Location

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