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Civil War Store Cards are a specific type of collectible coin issued by merchants during the American Civil War, particularly in 1863. These tokens were used as a form of currency in the absence of sufficient coins, often featuring local businesses' names and designs. The cards reflect a unique intersection of commerce and history, representing everyday life during a tumultuous period in the United States. Collectors value them for their historical significance and rarity, making them a notable item in the category of non-contemporary coins.
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1863 Cincinnati F-165es-1a Oh Ms | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - Non-Contemporary | 1863 | Unknown |