Collectible coins encompass a wide range of numismatic items, including historical coins, commemoratives, and tokens. Merchant tokens, such as those categorized by Rulau, were often issued by local businesses in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a form of currency for transactions. The 1847 merchant tokens represent a specific era when local economies and businesses flourished, using these tokens to promote trade and commerce. In the United States, these tokens serve as artifacts reflecting the economic and social conditions of their time.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
(1847) Baltimore M-Md-78 Md Ms Other / Varied Merchant Tokens - Rulau 1847 Unknown