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Civil War Store Cards are a type of collectible coin issued by merchants in the United States during the Civil War (1861-1865) as a substitute for coinage. These tokens were commonly used in the absence of regular currency, especially in West Virginia and other states. The 1863 Civil War Store Cards often featured local businesses and served both as a means of commerce and as a reflection of the economic conditions of the time. The "Unknown" designation typically indicates that the issuer or minting details of a particular card are not known, adding to its rarity and intrigue among collectors.
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1863 Gleneaston F-220a-1a Wv Ms | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - West Virginia | 1863 | Unknown |