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Civil War Store Cards are a type of collectible token issued by merchants in the United States during the Civil War era, particularly in 1863. These tokens were used as a substitute for currency due to a shortage of coins and were often produced by local establishments to facilitate trade. In Pennsylvania, particularly in cities like Philadelphia, these tokens featured various designs and inscriptions that represented the issuing store, and they have become sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
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1863 Phila F-750p-3c Pa Ms | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - Pennsylvania | 1863 | Philadelphia |