Civil War Store Token: Dealer in Rags & Metals Civil War store token issued by H. Lazeress, a dealer in rags and metals, located at 26 15th Street. The token features an Indian Head Penny on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War (1861-1865), when a lack of metallic currency in circulation necessitated the issuance of privately-produced tokens for commerce. The irresponsible use of these tokens led to Congressional action in 1864 prohibiting private issuance of currency. Copper; FULD 165DC.2A; RARITY R2.
Legal Document: Lawsuit of A. Lowentatt v. A. Asher and Isaac Schragenheim, Cleveland, Ohio, July 21, 1851 Court document from Cleveland, Ohio, dated July 21, 1851. A. Lowentatt sued A. Asher and Isaac Schragenheim for non-payment of a $229.23 note dated April 29, 1851. The signed note is attached to the Common Pleas Court document.
Letter from Jacob Wicker to Joseph Lopez Requesting Funds, July 5, 1781 A brief handwritten letter from Jacob Wicker to Joseph Lopez dated July 5, 1781, requesting the delivery of funds to a third party. The letter suggests a possible New York City connection.
Token: Good for One Dollar This item is a token that was good for one dollar. It dates from January 1, 1910. The token's geographic context is inferred from the coordinates provided in the metadata: 35.6573040002392, -109.089197000116, which places it near the border of Arizona and New Mexico. Additional details about the issuer or purpose are unavailable.