Civil War Store Cards - Coins

Civil War Store Cards are a type of collectible coin that were issued by merchants during the American Civil War, primarily in Rhode Island and other states. Due to a shortage of official currency, businesses created these private currency tokens as a means of facilitating transactions. They often featured unique designs and the merchant's name, and they are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and connection to the Civil War era. These tokens are categorized under Other Varied collectibles, indicating their distinct purpose compared to regular minted coins.

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	Item	Denomination	Series	Year	Mint
	(1861-65) Providence F-700b-2a Ri Ms	Other / Varied	Civil War Store Cards - Rhode Island	1861	Unknown
	1863 Providence F-700c-3a Ri Ms	Other / Varied	Civil War Store Cards - Rhode Island	1863	Unknown
	1864 Providence F-700c-2a Ri Ms	Other / Varied	Civil War Store Cards - Rhode Island	1864	Unknown

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