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Civil War Store Cards are a type of collectible coin that emerged during the American Civil War era, specifically around the 1860s. These tokens were issued by local merchants in various states, including Wisconsin, as a means of coping with the coin shortages caused by the war. Often made of low-quality metals, they typically feature the merchant's name or business on one side and can display various designs or denominations on the reverse. These tokens are significant for collectors due to their historical context and the role they played in the economy of the time.
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1860 Watertown F-920l-2a Wi Ms | Other / Varied | Civil War Store Cards - Wisconsin | 1860 | Unknown |