1863 New York Civil War Store Card Token
Updated August 19, 2026
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 11 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION - 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
1863 New York Civil War Store Card Token. Issued during the American Civil War, store card tokens were privately produced by merchants to address the nationwide shortage of small change caused by the public hoarding federal coinage. This 1863 New York token served as both a medium of exchange and an advertisement for a local business. Civil War tokens remain highly collectible for their historical significance, regional connections, and insight into everyday commerce during one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
