Introduction

During the Civil War, a shortage of supply of small change led merchants and others to supply "coins" of a one cent size for use. These had either patriotic themes, or were issued by merchants to advertise their wares while supplying a needed item-- the tokens themselves. Thousands of different tokens were issued, with everything on them from a flag to a wine bottle to a coffin---and have been avidly collected for many years by students of the Civil War era.

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For Sale

See the Civil War cents section of the current price list.

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