coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ Other / Varied \ Trade Tokens - Rulau \ 1858
Trade tokens, particularly from the Rulau series, are non-government-issued coins used in specific economic contexts, often by businesses as substitutes for currency. The 1858 Rulau trade tokens are significant collectible items, reflecting local commerce and social culture of the period in the United States. These tokens were frequently used in transactions to encourage repeat business and foster customer loyalty, becoming valuable artifacts for numismatists studying trade and commerce in 19th-century America.
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(1858-80) Portland R-Me-Po-5a, On 1865 2c Me Ms | Other / Varied | Trade Tokens - Rulau | 1858 | Unknown |