A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens: Patriotic Tokens and Store Cards, 1861-1865

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Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of this country's history. These small, cent-sized tokens served as emergency "money" during the small-change shortage of 1862-1865. Today they are highly collectible, and A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens elevates the collecting and study of these once-shunned imitation cents to a new level of scholarship and accessibility. Novice and experienced collectors alike, as well as history buffs and everyone interested in the Civil War, will find this volume a fascinating and indispensable reference.

• A wealth of information not in print in any other single source

• Detailed historical background

• Valuations

• How to collect Civil War tokens and store cards

• Nearly every know die illustrated and described

• All known issuers discussed

• Technical information

• Legendary rarities

• More than 2,000 full-color photos

• Written by Q. David Bowers

• Foreword by Fred L. Reed

• Reminiscence by Dr. George Fuld

• 448 Pages