Subject: Tokens

Brass token inscribed '10 CENTS; BRASS; 601 EAST TUSC. STREET'. The token dates from circa 1920 and was found at 40.7973879999534, -81.3770360001267.

Brass token inscribed 'GOOD FOR ONE DRINK' on the front and 'W. ISAACS... ETNA, CAL.' The token dates from circa 1900 and is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, found in Box 3, Folder 4. Geographic location is Etna, California.

Brass token inscribed '10 CENTS; KAUFMAN & RODGERS'. Date: circa 1920. Geographic location: likely United States (based on inferred context).

Copper token issued by the C & S Stein Dry Goods Store located on Lake Street in Chicago, Illinois. The token features a Liberty Head design. The date of the token is inferred to be 1863 based on the archival metadata. The physical object is described as a copper token.

Copper Civil War store card token. The obverse depicts the City Hall of New York City, and the reverse shows an American eagle. The token was found at the corner of Maiden Lane and Williams Street. The token is associated with U.S. Civil War cards by Fuld, but is not listed in their catalog. Date: circa 1865.

Copper Civil War store token depicting an American eagle with flags. The token features the inscription "SOLE AGENT FOR THE U. S.; 'PRINCIPAL DEPOT OF FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS...70 NASSAU ST.'" and beading on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when there were no metallic coins in circulation, forcing tradesmen to issue tokens to facilitate commerce. Many such tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens led Congress to pass an act in 1864 prohibiting private individuals from issuing money. Fuld number: 630BU.3A; Rarity: R1. Issued circa 1863.

Civil War-era store token featuring an American eagle with flags on the obverse. The reverse displays the inscription "SOLE AGENT FOR THE U.S.; PRINCIPAL DEPOT OF FRENCH COGNAC BITTERS...70 NASSAU ST." The token is made of copper and is described as having no beading on the reverse. According to the Fuld catalog, its rarity is R1 (630BU.2A). The token's imagery relates to the American Civil War and commercial activity during that period, likely issued by a merchant in New York City. The date is estimated to be January 1, 1863, based on the Civil War context.

Civil War store token issued by H. Lazeress, a dealer in rags and metals, located at 26 15th Street. The token features an Indian Head Penny on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War (1861-1865), when a lack of metallic currency in circulation necessitated the issuance of privately-produced tokens for commerce. The irresponsible use of these tokens led to Congressional action in 1864 prohibiting private issuance of currency. Copper; FULD 165DC.2A; RARITY R2.

Copper Civil War store card token issued by Freedman & Goodkind, a dry goods and millinery store located at 171 Lake Street in Chicago, Illinois. The token depicts a head of Liberty and is dated 1861. The description also notes the presence of markings indicating "FULD" and other unclear markings. The token's provenance is from the Fuld Collection.

Civil War-era store card issued by Hoffman & Levy, Merchant Tailors, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The front of the token depicts the business name, while the back features a winged Apollo. The token's design and use are indicative of the economic conditions and commercial practices during the American Civil War. The date of issuance is approximated to 1863 based on the context of the Civil War.

Civil War store token featuring an Indian Head Penny (1863) on the obverse and "Dry Goods 280 Main Street" on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, necessitating the use of privately issued tokens to facilitate trade. Many such tokens depicted patriotic imagery. The irresponsible issuance of these tokens led Congress to pass an act in 1864 prohibiting private individuals from issuing currency. The token is described as having a rarity rating of R3, according to the Fuld system of Civil War tokens. The token's geographic location is indicated by the address '280 Main Street'.

Civil War-era store token issued by J. Klein, a grocer located at 63 Hamilton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token features an Indian head on the obverse and the inscription "J. KLEIN, GROCER, 63 HAMILTON ROAD, Cincinnati, Ohio" on the reverse. The token's discovery alongside other items raises questions about its potential association with both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals. The date is estimated to be January 1, 1863.

Civil War-era store card token. The obverse depicts General McClellan. The reverse reads "J. Mahnken...19 & 22 West Street...Liquor & Segars." The token is identified as "RARITY #2 NY630AT.1a." Dated circa 1863. Found in New York City.

Civil War store token. The obverse features a Liberty Head, with the inscription "CHILDS MANTER CHICAGO". The reverse displays "L. ELIEL, #1 TEAGARDEN BLOCK, LA PORTE, INDIANA". The description notes that L. Eliel later moved to Chicago. The token dates from the American Civil War period (1861-1865).

Civil War-era store token issued by A. Lederer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The token's inscription indicates its location as the corner of East Water and Michigan Streets. The token dates from 1863.

Civil War-era store token issued by Wm. Harlev of Chicago, Illinois. The front depicts the text "ONE PRICE CLOTHING...94 MILKAUKEE AVE." surrounding a trunk. The back shows "TRUNKS...VALISES...94 MIL. AVE., CHICAGO". The token is cataloged as FULD 150AB.2a R.8 and requires further research. Published in Chicago, Illinois circa 1863.

Civil War-era store token issued by S. Meir & Co., a dry goods and clothes merchant. The reverse side features the inscription "S. MEIR & CO. DRY GOODS & CLOTHES"; the obverse displays "LIBERTY". The token dates from 1863. This token is part of the O collection in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS Box 4, Pouch 3.

Civil War-era store token issued by L. Schneider of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1863. The token features an Indian head on the reverse. The token's obverse displays the address 557 Walnut Street. Further research is needed to ascertain additional details about this token. The token is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in OOS Box 4, Pouch 3.

Copper Civil War store token issued by S. Steinfeld in New York City in 1863. The token depicts an American eagle with flags and identifies Steinfeld as the "sole agent in the U.S." for French Cognac Bitters, with a principal depot at 70 Nassau Street. Note that the date 1863 is not present on the token itself, unlike other similar tokens.

Token depicting an eagle on the obverse and the inscription "Concordia Club 5" on the reverse. The Concordia Club was a liberal German club founded in 1842 in Baltimore, Maryland, located at the corner of Eutaw and Redwood (formerly German) Streets. It burned down in 1910. The token dates from January 1, 1875. Jews played an important role in the club, and it effectively became an elite Jewish club.

Brass token with a face value of 50 cents, issued by Kaufman & Rodgers. The date of issue is unknown, but based on the style and condition of other similar tokens, it is estimated to have been produced around 1920. The exact nature of Kaufman & Rodgers' business is unknown. The token is found in the Judaica Americana collection and may have been in circulation within a community.

Brass token with a face value of 5 cents. Issued by Engelhardt Brothers. Date of issue is approximately 1910. The token's material is brass, and its value is 5 cents. More information is needed regarding the purpose or context of the token.

Collection of rectangular metal tokens used as charge cards by Gimbel Brothers, circa 1925. Each token bears a unique holder number, exemplified by the number 168641 found on one of the tokens. The tokens represent a tangible piece of Gimbel Brothers' early 20th-century retail operations.

Aluminum token from Gottlieb's Store, circa 1910. The token is worth 5 cents. The image shows an aluminum token with the inscription "GOTTLIEB'S STORE" and the value "5 CENTS".

Aluminum token from Gottlieb's Store. The token is valued at 10 cents. Date estimated as January 1, 1910 based on metadata. Location is inferred as the approximate geographic center of North America based on metadata coordinates (45.5787856002022, -99.4736476001658).

Aluminum token from Gottlieb's Store. The token is valued at 25 cents. The date of issuance is unknown, but based on other similar tokens, it is likely from around 1910. The geographic location of Gottlieb's Store is unknown, but the coordinates provided suggest a location in North America. Additional information is needed to fully describe this item.

Silver-plated copper store token for H. Lazaress, issued in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1863. The token served as an advertisement for the business and likely functioned as a form of currency during the Civil War.

A one-cent token issued by Hart's General Cash Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the token displays "HART'S GENERAL CASH STORE"; the reverse reads "GOOD FOR 1 CENT IN MDS.". The token's date of issue is unknown, but based on the style, it likely dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. The token's physical location is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS Box 4, Pouch 2.

Brass sutler token issued by L. Goldheim, a sutler for the 1st Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War. The obverse reads "L. GOLDHEIM 1ST VIRGINA CALV. .25", and the reverse depicts an eagle. This token served as small change for soldiers, addressing a shortage of small denominations during the war. The token is identified as RARITY #8 SCH VA A 25B in David Schenkman's work on Civil War sutler tokens and cardboard script.

Oval-shaped metal tokens used as charge cards by Frank and Seder. Each token bears a unique holder number; example shown is #137628. The tokens date from circa 1925.

Oval-shaped metal tokens used as charge cards by Hochchild, Kohn & Co. One example shows the number 53925. The tokens date from circa 1925.

These oval-shaped metal tokens served as charge cards for account number #21281, belonging to someone named Blum. Each token displays the account holder's number. The tokens date from around January 1, 1925.

These oval-shaped metal tokens served as original charge cards. Each token displays the account holder's number, #77534. The date of issuance is estimated to be January 1, 1925, based on donor information.

Store token issued by N. Mendal Shafer, located at 57 3rd Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token's reverse depicts "THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, A NATIONAL CURRENCY AND; HUMAN RIGHTS." Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, this token, along with others like it, was a temporary solution to facilitate trade before Congress passed an act in 1864 forbidding private issuance of currency. Shafer practiced law in Cincinnati for several years before relocating to New York City.

Collection of pre-Civil War playing card tokens. Features tokens depicting the Queen of Diamonds (236 South 36th St., Phila.), the Jack of Clubs (No. 1 Barclay St., NYC), and advertising for Sam'l Hart Card Counter (418 South 13th St., Phila. & 307 Broadway, NY). Tokens are made of white metal and feature a crest with diamond, spade, heart, and club symbols on the back. The tokens also mention Isaac Levy and Lewis I. Cohen, whose businesses merged in 1871 to form the Consolidated Card Co. Dated circa 1863.

Brass token issued by the Past Time Club of Snohomish, Washington. The obverse reads "PAST TIME CLUB..REDICK & LEVY..SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON." The reverse reads "GOOD FOR 5 C IN TRADE." Dated circa 1895.

This item is a post-Civil War trade token issued by A.J. Weidner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The token features "36 SOUTH 2ND STREET" on the obverse and an image of Independence Hall on the reverse. The token dates from circa 1885.

Post-Civil War token. The front depicts an eagle similar to that found on a gold coin. The back reads "CONCORDIA CLUB 5." The Concordia Club was a liberal German club established in Baltimore in 1842. It burned down in 1910. Jews played a significant role in the club, and it essentially became an elite Jewish club. The club was located on Eutaw Street at the corner of German (now Redwood) Street. Date of issue estimated as 1/1/1875.

Half-cent token issued by Goldblatt Bros. in Chicago in 1914. The token is redeemable in cash. Research has been conducted on this token's history. The token likely dates from the post-Civil War era, suggesting its use as a form of informal currency during a period of economic transition.

This is a post-Civil War token issued by Morris A. Abraham in Silver City, New Mexico. The front of the token reads "Morris A. Abraham...Silver City, New Mexico," and the reverse reads "GOOD FOR 12 1/2 C IN TRADE." The token dates to January 1, 1895.

Post-Civil War token issued by Simon, Sig., located at 30 W. 2nd South St., Salt Lake City, Utah. The token is inscribed "GOOD FOR 5 CENTS IN TRADE." Additional notes indicate that Simon, Sig. was President of B'nai Israel in the 1890s.

Brass token from circa 1850, featuring on the obverse: E. Jacobs Daguerreotype Artist around a head of Liberty; and on the reverse: Daguerreotype Saloon. 93 Camp St. N.O. around an eagle. E. Jacobs was a New Orleans daguerreotypist active from 1851-1859, later succeeded by L.S. Lipman. The token is 29mm in size and has a plain edge. The description also includes an excerpt from the *Occident*, May 1848, mentioning E. Jacobs as a manager of the Hebrew Benevolent Association of New Orleans.

This is a pre-Civil War playing card token, circa 1854, made of white metal. The Queen of Diamonds token displays the address '236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA.', while the Jack of Clubs token has the address 'NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC'. The tokens also mention 'COUSIN OF ISAAC LEVY/NEPHEW OF LEWIS I. COHEN', who merged businesses in 1871.

Two pre-Civil War playing card tokens: a Queen of Diamonds and a Jack of Clubs. The Queen of Diamonds token is marked "236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA." and the Jack of Clubs is marked "NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC." Additional inscriptions indicate a connection to Isaac Levy and Lewis I. Cohen, whose businesses merged in 1871. The tokens are described as being made of silvered brass. Accompanying text provides details about the Philadelphia card manufacturing industry in 1857, specifically mentioning Samuel Hart & Co. and their extensive factory and production methods.

Collection of two pre-Civil War Judaica playing card tokens. The Queen of Diamonds token features the address "236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA." and the Jack of Clubs token displays "NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC." Additional inscriptions mention "COUSIN OF ISAAC LEVY/NEPHEW OF LEWIS I. COHEN," indicating a potential family connection, and note a merger in 1871. The tokens are described as being made of silver plate. The tokens date from before the Civil War (1861-1865), with a tentative date provided as January 1, 1850.

Collection of two pre-Civil War playing card tokens. The Queen of Diamonds token features the address 236 South 36th St., Phila., while the Jack of Clubs token shows the address No. 1 Barclay St., NYC. The tokens also mention Isaac Levy and Lewis I. Cohen, whose businesses merged in 1871. The tokens are made of brass. Date of creation is estimated to be around 1850 based on the context.

A pre-Civil War playing card token made of copper. One side depicts the Queen of Diamonds with the address "236 SOUTH 36TH ST., PHILA." The other side shows the Jack of Clubs with the address "NO. 1 BARCLAY ST., NYC." The token also includes the inscription "COUSIN OF ISAAC LEVY/NEPHEW OF LEWIS I. COHEN...MERGED IN 1871." The token dates from approximately 1850.

Pre-Civil War token depicting John Ashby, a stockbroker. The obverse features a bear with the face of Moses Mocata, and the reverse shows a bull with the face of Nathan Mayer Rothschild, a major financier of US infrastructure. Date is estimated circa 1820.

A pre-Civil War token from Weston, Missouri. The obverse features a bust of George Washington and the initials "M. A. ABRAHAMS". The reverse reads "THE PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE/WESTON/MO". The token dates to around 1853, based on contextual information provided by the donor. The donor notes that in 1840, M.A. Abrahams and his family lived with a 60-year-old relative named Moses. The token's significance is highlighted by its connection to Weston, Missouri, a town on the western frontier, and its association with outfitting wagons for westward journeys. A similar, rarer token from Independence, Missouri, dating to 1852, is referenced. Information on the token's historical context is also derived from the "Standard Catalog of U.S. Tokens 1845-1860" by Rulau (pp. 218-220).

A token featuring a wreath on the front and the inscription "NOT LEGAL TENDER" and "L. M. MOISE S.F." along the bottom on the back. The token's exact date of issue is unknown, but based on the style and inscription, it likely dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The item is associated with L. M. Moise of San Francisco.

This item is a token that was good for one dollar. It dates from January 1, 1910. The token's geographic context is inferred from the coordinates provided in the metadata: 35.6573040002392, -109.089197000116, which places it near the border of Arizona and New Mexico. Additional details about the issuer or purpose are unavailable.

Collection of tokens issued by L. Boche Check Manufacturer, located at 166 Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. The tokens were in circulation from the late 1870s to 1915. One token features the name I. Cohen and has a value of 5 cents.

Pre-Civil War trade token issued circa 1834 in Bridgetown, Barbados, by Moses Tolano, a merchant at 33 Swan Street. The obverse depicts "MOSES TOLANTO BARBADOES" with a bale and the initials M.T. The reverse reads "FREEDOM WITHOUT SLAVERY" with a six-petal rosette and a barrel with the initials M.T. Slavery was abolished in Barbados in 1834. The Synagogue of Bridgetown records the burial of a Moses Tolano, 38, son of Joseph Tolano, a merchant at 33 Swann Street, on May 30, 1852. While the name varies slightly in spelling, it is considered the same individual. Information derived from Shilstone's *Monumental Inscriptions...Synagogue...Bridgetown, Barbados*.