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Civil War Store Cards are a unique type of collectible coinage from the United States, specifically issued during the Civil War period around 1863. Originating in Massachusetts, these tokens were typically used by merchants as a form of currency due to the coin shortage during the war. The designs often include local business names or imagery relevant to the community, making them valuable to numismatists and collectors focusing on historical American currency and the Civil War era. Their rarity and the stories behind each token contribute significantly to their appeal in the collectible coin market.
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1863-- (Unknown) Civil War Store Cards - Massachusetts | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - Massachusetts | 1863 | Unknown |