1863 Civil War Merchant Token "Peebles / Indian Head", Cincinnati, PCGS MS65+BN

Description: 1863 Civil War Token Graded MS65+BN by PCGS"Peebles Groceries" Here is an 1863 Civil War Token, created during America's Civil War when coinage was scarce. These tokens were privately made and traded as currency until coins became readily available to the public again. The subjects of the tokens included patriotic themes or merchant advertising. The United States government temporarily allowed the use of Civil War Tokens as money because the economic situation was so dire. This token is a merchant token, also called a Store Card, for the store Peebles Grocers in Cincinnati. This store was located on the corner of 5th and Race Streets. One side has the store name and location, with the description of their wares as "Staple and Fancy Groceries." The other side has an Indian Head in the style of the coinage of that era, with the date of issue. The reference number for this token is F-165EJ-9a. This token is rated a very scarce R-6 on the rarity scale of 1 to 9. It has been certified authentic by PCGS and is graded MS65+BN or Mint State 65+ Brown. It is housed in a special PCGS holder stating it is from the Q. David Bowers Reference Collection, with his image and signature. If you have any questions, please email us. Priced at only $369.Shipping is free in the United States. We also ship to all countries that participate in ebay's Global Shipping Program. Ebay adds sales tax to buyers who live in states that collect sales tax. For items shipped through the Global Shipping Program, ebay adds any required tariffs. See our ebay Store at olympusgold for a large inventory of World Gold Coins, Rare Type Coins and Silver Dollars. Thanks for looking!

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