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Civil War Store Cards are a type of collectible currency issued during the American Civil War, particularly prevalent in the year 1864. These tokens were often produced by merchants as a response to the lack of circulating coins and paper money, which were scarce due to the war. The Connecticut variety of these store cards features unique designs and inscriptions related to local businesses, reflecting the economic conditions of the time. They are considered collectible for their historical significance and rarity, representing a unique intersection of commerce and wartime necessity in the United States.
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1864-- (Unknown) Civil War Store Cards - Connecticut | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - Connecticut | 1864 | Unknown |