Subject: Civil War Tokens

Civil War-era store token issued by A. Kleinsteiber in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1863. The obverse depicts a woman's hat and flowers, while the reverse indicates that the token was issued by a millinery and fancy goods store located on 5th Street between Poplar and Chestnut Streets. The description notes that "Kleinsteiber" is listed as a Jewish family name in Wisconsin records.

Copper Civil War store token depicting an American eagle with flags. The token designates its issuer as the "SOLE AGENT IN THE U. S." and indicates a "PRINCIPAL DEPOT OF FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS" located at 70 Nassau St. The reverse of the token bears the date 1863. The token is identified as Fuld 630BU.1A and has a rarity rating of R1.

Metal Civil War store token issued by F. & L. Ladner of the North Millinery Hall, located at 532 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The token features the coat of arms of Philadelphia on one side and a lyre on the other. Dated circa January 1, 1863.

Civil War store token issued by Frank A. Alberger's meat store in Buffalo, New York. The token features an Indian head on the obverse and 'Alberger's Meat Store Buffalo' on the reverse. Alberger ran a kosher butcher stall and held various political offices, including Mayor of Buffalo (1860) and Erie Canal Commissioner. The token is identified as NY105B.1a, with a rarity rating of #3. Date: circa 1863.

Copper Civil War store card token issued by Freedman & Goodkind, a dry goods and millinery store located at 171 Lake Street in Chicago, Illinois. The token depicts a head of Liberty and is dated 1861. According to the Fuld catalog (150V.2A), it has a rarity rating of R3. The token's description indicates that it is made of copper.

Civil War store token issued by H. Upmeyer, located at 258 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The token features Stephen Douglas and is made of copper. A duplicate of this token exists. H. Upmeyer later became part of the jewelry manufacturing firm Bunde & Upmeyer. The description also mentions a connection to U.S. Civil War cards by Fuld (510AP.4A), noting a rarity rating of R5. The token dates to the U.S. Civil War period (circa 1861-1865).

Civil War-era store token issued by J & S Stein's dry goods store located at 177 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois. The token's obverse features the word "LIBERTY" and the date 1863. The reverse indicates "DRY GOODS STORE" and the address. The token is dated 1863.

Zinc Civil War store card issued by Moritz, Bro. & Co., clothiers in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1863. The front of the token features the company name and description. The back displays an Indian head. The token is described as very rare, with only 2 to 4 in existence.

Civil War-era store token from Detroit, Michigan. The front displays "S. COHEN CLOTHING DEALER 155 JEFFERSON AV." The reverse shows "FULD 225Q.2A." The token is described as having an Indian head on the back and is rated R8 for rarity. The token's date is estimated to be circa 1863.

Civil War-era store token issued by S. Cohen, a clothing dealer located at 155 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The token's obverse features an Indian head and the text "S. COHEN CLOTHING DEALER 155 JEFFERSON AV." The reverse displays the markings "; ;MI225Q.1a R.5". The approximate date of issue is January 1, 1863.

Civil War token with the inscription "Millions for Defense" on the front and "No. 131 Division Street" on the back. Potentially dating from the 1850s, though not listed in Civil War token reference materials. The token was found in New York City (40.7130465999879, -74.0072301004255).

Civil War-era trade token issued by the kosher dining saloon of Marx & Ederheimer, located at 256 Broadway, New York City. The token's front features a shield with the inscription "CONSTITUTION AND THE COUNTRY." The reverse displays the Hebrew word for "kosher." According to the donor, this token is scarcer than a similar one with an Indian head on the front. The date is estimated as 1863.

Civil War-era trade token issued by the Kosher Dining Saloon of Marx & Ederheimer, located at 256 Broadway, New York, New York. The token depicts an Indian head on the obverse, dated 1863, and the Hebrew word for "Kosher" along with the saloon's address on the reverse. Additional markings include "FULD..630W.2B...RARITY 5..under rated".

Copper Civil War-era store token issued by Levy & Duncan, clothing dealers in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The obverse reads "LEVY & DUNCAN DEALERS IN CLOTHING, OSHKOSH, WIS." The reverse depicts a flying eagle and the date 1864. The token is listed as Fuld 6201.6A and is noted as a rarity (#9).