CiviIWar

Token

Journal

Spring 1991 Volume 25 Number 1

New Finds !

Paul L. Koppenhaver

P.O. Box 430 Van Nuys, CA 91408 818-787-4020

Paul L. Koppenhaver

Needs Choice Exonumia Material

Please contact Paul L. Koppenhaver if you have choice exonumia material for sale; whether an individual piece or an entire collection, it will be worth your consideration.

We are seriously interested in purchasing such quality items as Rare and Off-Metal Civil War Tokens, Elongated Coins, Political Items, Hard Times Tokens, Western Americana Items, Slave Tags, Early American Medals, (gold, silver, bronze), Transportation Tokens.

We are also buyers of scarce exonumia books and catalogs.

TAMS LM #46 CWTS PNG #220 ANA LM #847 OIN CM #64 APIC

THE CIVIL WAR TOKEN JOURNAL Is produced by the Civil War Token Society to help stimulate and maintain interest in the field of Civil War token collecting. It is strictly a non-profit organization. The Journal is published quarterly: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Single copy price is $1.75. Membership in CWTS is $7 per year, payable in advance and includes a subscription to The Journal.

CIVIL WAR TOKEN SOCIETY OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Dennis Wierzba 21 Brookhollow Ln New Providence, NJ 07974

SECRETARY

Donna Morgan P.O. Box 330 Garnerville, NY 10923

VICE PRESIDENT

Lawrence Dziubek 4034 Franklin Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15214

TREASURER

Benj Fauver

P.O. Box 521

Menlo Park, CA 94026

PAST PRESIDENT

Cindy Grellman P.O. Box 951988 Lake Mary, FL 32795

EDITOR

Willard R. Mumford 987 Sherwood Forest Annapolis, MD 21401

Dale Cade 26548 Mazur Dr.

Rancho Palo Verdes, CA 90274 (1991-92)

Jodie Hawk 1073 Ravine Ridge Dr. Worthington, OH 43085 (1991-92)

Steve Tanenbaum Box 116

Homecrest Station Brooklyn, NY 11229 (1990-91)

BOARD OFGOVERNORS

Hugh Cooper 6424 N. Bosworth Chicago, IL 60626 (1991-92)

Walter Korzick 85 Still Hill Rd.

Hamden, CT 06518 (1990-91)

PUBLICITY Dave Gladfelter 228 Winding Way Moorestown, NJ 08057

LEGAL COUNSEL H. Joseph Levine 6550-1 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, VA 22312

Mike Greenspan P.O. Box 963 Newark, NJ 07101 (1991-92)

James D. Partin P.O. Box 1091 Lake Alfred, FL 33850 (1990-91)

OTHER CWTS OFFICERS

PUBLISHER Paul A. Cunningham Box One

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VERIFICATION Dr. Larkin Wilson 714 W. Faulkner El Dorado, AR 71730

AUCTION MANAGER Dale Cade 26548 Mazur Dr. Rancho Palo Verdes CA 90274

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PUBLICATION DATE March 1 June 1 September 1 December 1

Three New Dies!

by Cindy Grellman, LM 45

Three new Civil War token dies have been discovered in the last 1 1/2 years. One of them I found quite by accident — a nice benefit from my passion to collect CWTs by die state. I purchased a token cataloged as IL 150AC-2a, R2, because of a nice die crack running from the edge at about 5:00 o’clock toward the center of the obverse. When I got home and cataloged the token, I noticed that the lettering and die did not match either of the ones listed in Fuld’s book, although it was very similar to the -2a die (i.e., see the relation of the “A” of “AVE” to “O” in “CHICAGO”). I pulled the piece I already had out of the bank box, and bingo — they were two distinctly different dies! I currently do not know of any examples I other than the one I have; therefore the “jury” is still out regarding rarity. This new obverse die has the reverse listed in the store card book for both varieties of IL 150AC, and it has a plain edge. It has been assigned Fuld number IL 150AC-3a.

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The second discovery came about as a result of some cataloging work I was doing for Charles Kirtley. (See lot 153, sale of April 8, 1989.) I was cataloging an extensive collection of CWTs, and was having a little trouble with patriotic dies 6-8. I had nailed down most of them, but this one die was really giving me a lot of trouble. I asked Bob (my husband) to take a shot at it. To make a long story short, we put our heads together and decided that the obverse was, indeed, an unlisted die. It is very similar to 6B (6 raised stars in headband, 5-pointed stars, curl over “3”, 1st and 2nd stars in headband a little high), and is muled with a 310 reverse. I do not feel that this die is rare, or even scarce. Inspection of quite a few CWTs listed as 6B/310 shows that all were actually the new die, assigned number 6D. Therefore, the “new find” is 6D/310 (rarity three), and it is probable that 6B/310 does not exist. The three significant differences in 6B and 6D are as follows:

1. The “6” in the date is clearly recut on 6B, but not on 6D.

2. The die cutting on the bottom strand of hair over the “3” in the

date is very different on the two dies.

3. The headband stars are shaped and spaced differently. First and

second stars on 6B are a little high, and 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th stars on 6D are high.

The third new die was discovered by CWTS treasurer Benj Fauver. The token was owned by CWTS member Mark Hertzler. At Benj’s suggestion, Mark forwarded his token to Larkin Wilson (CWTS Verification Service) and was kind enough to forward a copy of the papers and photos to me. Mark’s token was purchased as OH 505A-la, the store card of H. Endly of Mansfield, OH, with die 1270 “GOOD FOR 1 CENT” reverse. The reverse, however, was not die 1270, although it was quite similar. On the “new die” now designated as 1270A, the stars are slightly higher in the field in relation to the base of the “1”. Also, the base of the “1” on the new 1270 A die is farther from the beaded circle. If you want to get more specific, the “old” 1270 has 56 beads in the inner circle, and the

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“new” 1270A has 60. There are also distinct differences in the closeness of the first “O” in “GOOD” to the circle of beads, with the “O” much closer to the beads on 1270A. The new store card token is listed as OH 505A-2a, 1270A reverse. It has a plain edge. No estimate of rarity is given at this time. It could be truly rare, or there could be many miscataloged 1270 dies. I checked the OH 505A-la in my personal collection, and it was a 1270A. I do not have the -lc variety, but it would be interesting to check it, too. This is the only merchant to use the 1270 reverse die, so no other tokens need to be checked. Also, there is no patriotic die equivalent of 1270, so this discovery will not affect any of the patriotic listings.

Please check any tokens in your collection which could be affected by these new discoveries. I would really appreciate it if you would spend a few additional minutes and report any signficant findings (i.e., new IL 150AC obverse or 1270A reverse) to me. That would be a tremendous help in estimating rarities for these new dies. Good luck!

CWTS Call for Nominations

The Civil War Token Society announces its call for nominations for the offices of the four governors whose terms expire at the end of 1991. Nomina- tions may be sent to Donna Morgan, P.O. Box 330, Garnerville, NY, 10923- 0330. These terms of office will run from 1 Jan 1992 thru 31 Dec 1992. Nominations must be received by 1 May 1991.

In Memoriam

Nathan Bromberg, 71, of Whittier, CA, died on March 17, 1990, of a heart attack in his home. He was a retired truck driver, a charter member of the CWTS and a member of Beth Shalom Temple of Whittier.

Nate was a decorated veteran, serving two years in Europe during World War II.

He enjoyed twenty-five active years in the numismatic field, and he served as an officer in many coin clubs. It was a toss up whether Nate preferred his Civil War Tokens over his Israeli coin collection.

He was a charter member (#74) of both the Civil War Token Society in 1967 and of the Southern California Chapter of the society in 1971.

His friends will miss his smile and will remember him as loyal, sincere, jolly, friendly, affable, industrious and unselfish.

Nate’s brainchild, “Junior Numismatic Bourse” became a fixture at Southern California coin shows, particularly at the Long Beach Exposition.

He had his CWT collection stolen in the 1970’s. Did that stop him? No, Nate started over with a smile on his face and a devotion in his heart.

He was not only a collector of CWTs, but of people that made up his daily life.

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Reflections as of March, 1990

One man’s opinion (mine) of the rarity of Wisconsin Civil War Store Cards — and it could be wrong —

Preface — to Part II

Readers of this Section II of this rarity analysis of Wisconsin Civil War Store Cards are invited to review the Preface & Prelude comments before Section I. Those notes pertain to this Milwaukee Section II. Since the Milwaukee listings are rather extensive, individual merchant comments are used, rather than ‘Town” comments. Comments, where appropriate, follow each merchant listing. Mossin & Marr struck the major part of Milwaukee pieces. Childs struck the very interesting Kirby Langworthy piece, the Lederer pieces, & the C Stamm 510AK-la variety. There are several book notations of supposedly “thick,” “thin,” “oversized planchets” and “overstruck” pieces. With Mossin & Marr, most of the latter are identified as being struck over the circulating copper-nickel Indian cents. Where included in the writer’s collection. I’ve made note of same for general information of the readers. As readers are undoubtedly aware, many, many of the Milwaukee pieces have customized reverses. After all, Mossin & Marr was located in Milwaukee; customizing was probably convenient.

Section II - MILWAUKEE

WI Ident’n	Kraft Colin	ANS Colin	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Remarks Opinion
510A-la	Yes	Yes	46/8	5	3	E ASCHERMANN & CO
lal	Pit	No	11/3	8	6
lb	No	Yes	0	9	9
lbl	Yes	No	1/0	Uni	9	Verified by CWTS, X-Len Roosmalen
Id	No	Yes	0	9	9
2a	Yes	Yes	1/1	10	9	Cannot be R-10 if both myself & ANS have one.

Ascherman — Wonder if anyone really checked the edge on the ANS lb piece? This merchant card is quite common. The book does allude to “an oversized 21.5 MM planchet.” That card is in my collection & traces its pedigree to Watson/Fuld.

510B-la	Pit	Yes	26/1	5	5	CH BAST - WISCONSIN BREWERY
2a	Pit	Yes	4/0	10	8

Ch Bast — Relatively common. This piece is difficult, if not impossible, in UNC condition. I believe this to be true of most “brewery” tokens’ they were all heavily used. My pieces are the plate cards; I consider the la as UNC, the 2a as XF.

510C-la	Pit	Yes	63/4	2	3	PHILIP BEST.. .LAGER BEER
lal	Yes	Yes	10/3	8	6
lb	No	Yes	0	8	9
Id	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion. Kind of doubtful
ldo	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9

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WI

Ident’n

Remarks

Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft

Coll’n Coll’ii Count Rarity Opinion

Phillip Best, another brewery token. Both commonest pieces available in hi-grade. For what it’s worth, my collection also includes the la variety on a “thin” planchet; it is X-W/F/H. My 510C-ldo is on a relatively thick planchet as is typical of some of the copper-nickel pieces overstruck on C-N cents. The thickness of some of these Marr strikes (as well as all Lanphear C-N pieces) would seem to lend credence to this.

510D-la No Yes 0 9 9 BEST & CO’S

No comment nor opinion; I have not seen the ANS piece.

510E-la	Pit	Yes	50/10	2	3 V BLATZ LAGER BEER
lb	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
2a	Pit	Yes	1/1	9	9
3a	Pit	Yes	7/4	9	7

Val Blatz — I can account for 7 appearances of the 3a; in each case AU or better. Did the 3a represent a repeat order to Mossin & Marr? No matter what, this store card is available in high grade condition.

510F-la Yes Yes 13/2 4 6 M. BODDEN

2a Yes Yes 1/0 4 9

M Bodden — The writer would feel that the 2a with the Amazon reverse is a real sleeper. RCK theorizes that the diesinker would make up the obverse die, then strike a few pieces with his typical reverses (1194, 1220, etc.) to allow the buying merchant to make a selection.

510H-la Yes Yes 36/4 5 4 A J COOPER LUMBER/YARD

2a No Yes 0 9 10 ANS, obverse die incused.

Cooper’s a fairly common Milwaukee store card. Question — who provided the “plates” for the ANS, only, holdings such as the 2a above?

5101-la	Yes	Yes	24/6	5	5	D J DOORNINK
lal	Yes	Yes	7/1	8	7
lb	No	No	0	9	-	No opinion.
Id	No	Yes	0	9	10	ANS only.
ldo	Yes	No	1/1	10	10
2a	No	Yes	0	9	10	ANS only.

Doornink — A Marr piece, struck in brass, with a custom reverse; unusual. The book alludes to an “oversized planchet.” The writer has this in his collection; it is X- W/F/H.

510J-la No No 1/0 9 9 A H FILNER

lal Yes Yes 3/1 9 8

Filner — A 510J-la Filner card was advertised on a fixed price list early in 1982; 1 noticed it too late! Was it a Filner token? Did it have a plain edge? I don’t know, but have included it above. Other than that listing, 1 know of no appearance in an auction, or on a fixed price list until April, 1990, when the 510J-lal sold for $2,000+ 10% without the benefit of any true advertising. If one eliminates the Best & Co. Beer Hall piece as a Civil War item, then I consider Filner as the key to a Milwaukee merchant set.

510K-la	No	No	0	9	-	JOSEPH FISCHBEIN AGT
2a	No	No	0	9	*	No basis for an opinion on la & 2a; I doubt they exist.
3a	Pit	Yes	22/4	5	5
3al	Yes	Yes	2/0	6	9
4a	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	ANS collection; obv die incused.

Fischbein — The writer has a 3a variety on a 21 mm planchet; X-Watson/Fuld.

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WI Ident'n	Kraft Coll’n	ANS Coll’n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks
The book makes no reference to this.
510L-la	Yes	Yes	48/5	2	3	WM FRANKFURTH
lal	Pit	Yes	29/1	5	4
lb	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	ANS only.
ldo	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	ANS only, over 1863 C-N cent.
2a	Yes	Yes	2/0	8	9
2a 1	Yes	Yes	2/2	9	9
3a	No	No	1/0	9	9	Holed, CWTS #54
3al	Pit	Yes	2/0	Uni	9
4a	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS, X-Len Roosmalen - obverse incused

Frankfurth — The 4a above has a full obverse incuse. Pictures are on file with CWTS.

510M-la Yes Yes 31/5 2 4 GOES & FALK

Goes & Falk — The writer has one struck on a “thin” planchet. Somewhat unusual for Marr; “thicks” were not unusual, but there were not many “thins.”

510N-la Pit Yes 19/2 5 5 GOLL & FRANK’S RETAIL STORE

One wonders if this is Goll & Frank store card, or that of J H Hantzsch, Agent (name appears on obverse).

510O-la	Yes	Yes	3/2	8	8	C E GRAFF DEALER / IN / ALL
lb	Yes	Yes	1/0	8	9	KINDS OF / MACHINERY
Id	Yes	Yes	2/2	8	9
le	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
2a	Yes	Yes	14/1	4	6
2al	No	Yes	1	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
2b	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; I doubt this
2d	No	No	0	9	.	exists. No basis for an opinion; I doubt this
2e	No	No	0	9		exists. No basis for an opinion; I doubt this
3a	Yes	Yes	6/5	8	7	exists.
3b	Yes	Yes	5/5	8	7
3d	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
3e	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
4b	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
4d	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
4f	No	Yes	0	10	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
C E Graff	— my notes suggest the 510O-2al piece in the ANS collection is struck
on a 21.5 i 510P-la	mm planchet. Pit Yes	8/0	5	7	HAMBACH
2a	Pit	Yes	9/1	6	6	C HAMBACH

Hambach — the book alludes to 2a on a “thin” planchet. I believe I have this piece; pedigree X-W/F/H — makes sense.

510Q-la Yes Yes 8/18 7 T W HART SUPT

Hart — I suspect that all of the Hart tokens are strck on 21.5 mm planchets. Probably not R-8, but still a toughie. I believe I did have possession of the piece indicated as UNC; I do not grade it UNC.

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Wl Ident’n	Kraft Coll’n	ANS Coll’n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks
510R-la	Yes	Yes	23/2	6	5	CH HERMANN & CO
lal	Yes	No	2/1	8	9
2a	Yes	Yes	2/2	9	9
2b	Yes	Yes	6/6	8	7
2d	Yes	Yes	3/3	9	8
2e	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
3a	Yes	Yes	5/5	9	7
3b	Yes	Yes	4/3	9	8
3d	Yes	Yes	2/2	9	9
3e	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
4a	Yes	Yes	3/3	8	8
4b	Yes	Yes	4/2	9	8
4e	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
4eo	Yes	No	1/1	10	10	Book says struck over a 160/417
5a	No	NO	0	8		patriotic. No basis for an opinion.
5al	Yes	Yes	1/1	Uni	9
Ch Hermann — all varieties can be obtained. The RCK collection has a la variety
on a “thick” 510S-la	planchet. Yes Yes	9/2	5	6	GEO KANE DEALER / IN / FINE
Geo Kane -	- very difficult in UNC condition.	FAMILY / GROCERIES
510T-la	Pit	Yes	5/1	6	7	KIRBY LANGWORTHY THRESHING
Langworthy’s very	/ MACHINE / WORKS interesting semi-key piece; no doubt about it.
510U-la	Pit	Yes	39/7	3	4	A KLEINSTEIBER
2a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; I kind of doubt
3a	No	Yes	0	10	10	this exists. Appears only in the ANS collection.

A Kleinsteiber — A different store card. The author has not seen the “thick” & “thin” alluded to in the book. My plate holding is the only piece I have.

510V-la	Yes	Yes	32/5	4	4	CHAS KLEINSTEUBER MECHANIC
le	Yes	Yes	5/3	9	7	Dated 1867
If	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion.
2a	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
3ao	Pit	No	1/1	10	10
4a	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.

Kleinsteuber — RCK collection has the la variety on 1.2 mm, 2.25 mm, 2.25 mm & 2.75 mm thick planchets. The latter is especially nice; I know of no other Mossin & Marr card struck on a planchet that thick. Perhaps the diesinker was playing around. The piece is unusual in itself.

510W-la Yes Yes 32/5 4 4 H KURT.. .GROCER

lb Yes Yes 1/1 8 9

H Kurt — The writer hasn’t much comment to offer. The piece did circulate; hi- grades are available.

510X-la	Yes	Yes	6/2	6	7	LOUIS KURZ.. .PICTORIAL / LITHOGRAPHER
2a	Yes	Yes	10/0	6	6

Kurz — Seems to have come into it’s own in recent years as being fairly scarce. In addition, commands premium as lithographer’s piece.

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Wl ldent’n	Kraft Coll’n	ANS Coll’n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks
510Y-la	Yes	Yes	17/2	7	5	A LEDERER & CO DRY / GOODS
2a	Yes	Yes	10/0	7	6
3a	Yes	Yes	3/1	5	8
4a	Pit	Yes	10/2	7	6
5a	Yes	No	1/0	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS, X-Rossa.
Lederer -	- the 5a unlisted variety has a 1095 reverse combined with the 3a ob

verse, graded AU. The writer would sugget that all Lederer cards are tough in highest grades.

510Ya-lb Supposedly, there’s a “Matson & Loomis” store card. I have never seen same; no opinion.

510Z-la Yes Yes 18/1 4 5 M C MEYER M G B PL ROAD

Meyer — it is my understanding there is a 2a variety, 21 mm planchet, 1194 with incuse of the obverse. Since this survey, one’s turned up described with “wide rim.” The writer has a piece counterstamped “Denver.” The store card always shows up VF or better.

510AA-la	Yes	Yes	3/3	8	8	A MILLER CO PRODUCT / & / COMMISSION
lb	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
Id	Yes	Yes	1/1	10	9	Gotta be R-9 if both ANS & Bob Kraft have one.
le	Yes	Yes	5/5	8	7
2a	Yes	Yes	9/1	6	6
3a	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
4a	Yes	Yes	5/5	8	7
4b	Yes	Yes	6/5	8	7
4d	Yes	Yes	3/3	8	8
4e	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
5a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; I doubt this exists.
5b	Yes	Yes	4/4	9	8
5c	No	Yes	1	10	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
5d	Yes	Yes	2/2	10	9
A Miller — Once again, off-metals all hi-grade.	of this Mossin & Marr store card are generally
510AB-la	Yes	Yes	45/9	3	3	FRIEDRICH MILLER LAGER BEER
lb	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
le	Yes	No	1/1	10	10
2a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; I doubt this piece exists.
3ao	No	No	0	9	“	The writer’s not seen the “book” over- strikes; no opinion
4b	Yes	No	7/1	8	7
5b	Pit	No	1/1	10	10
6a	No	Yes	0	Uni 10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
Frederick Miller — I would not was struck in the 1880’s.	argue with the “book” statement that the 5b variety
510AC-la	Yes	Yes	19/2	4	5	F MITZLAFF.. .GROCER
lb	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.

Mitzlaff — Usually sells for a reasonable price. Makes an occasional appearance in hi-grades.

510AD-la Yes Yes 38/6 4 4 MOSSIN & MARR... ENGRAVERS

Mossin & Marr — It is difficult to understand why these engravers and diesinker did

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WI

Ident'n

Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft

Coll’n Coll’n Count Rarity Opinion

Remarks

not have numerous personal pieces. Childs, Lanphear & Stanton all had several varieties. It is also interesting that Marr patriotics are scarce. The writer has a theory that Marr’s patriotics could better be described as a salesman’s samples; that the diesinker used these as display pieces in selling to merchants. CWP 154/218 has Douglas & the Amazon. CWP 160/417 has the popular eagle & America strikes. The majority of these dies are rather prolifically used throughout

Wisconsin. 510AE-la	Yes	No	3/0	6	8	CARL PAESCHKE DRY GOODS /
lal	Yes	Yes	18/4	6	5	STORE
2a	Yes	Yes	28/6	5	4
2al	Yes	No	2/1	8	9
3a	Yes	Yes	26/4	7	5
3b	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
3i	Yes	--	1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-W/F/H.
4a	Yes	Yes	6/1	8	7
4i	Yes	—	1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Hartzog.

Paeschke — In addition to the above listings, the writer has the 2a variety in both a “thick” and “thin” planchet. This is for general information; the book does allude to a “thin” planchet. The 3i & 4i varieties are simple tin-plated store cards; no big deal I would think. However, to the best of my knowledge, the 3b variety in brass would be one of very few struck in brass, with an 1194 reverse — that I know of.

510AF-la Pit Yes 8/1 4 7 PLANER & KAYSER’S... SEWING

MACHINE

Planer & Kayser — no doubt in my mind that it’s a lot tougher than R-4. In ad- dition, note but one appearance in UNC. A tough, premium store card.

510AG-la	Yes	Yes	41/4	7	4 J PRITZLAFF & CO
lal	Plat	Yes	6/1	4	7
lb	Yes	No	2/2	9	9

Pritzlaff — Book says this is also struck on a “thin” planchet. My lal was the plate obverse & reverse, X-W/F/H. I also have the la as X-W/F/H. I do not believe I have a thin piece.

510AH-la

Yes

9/1

5

6 J SCHEIDHAUVER MANUFAC-

TURER / OF / SOAP / & / CANDLES

lb

No

0

9

No basis for an opinion.

Scheidhauer — More difficult than collectors think. Very difficult in XF & better. RCK has a “thin” piece, not alluded to in the book, yet it is X-W/F/H.

510AI-la Yes Yes 23/2 3 5 J B SCHRAM WHOLESALE

GROCER

Schram — The book alludes to a piece on “thin” planchet. One such card is in- cluded in the RCK collection.

510AJ-la

Yes

18/2

5

SEVERN & JONES PRODUCE / & /

COMMISSION

2a

Yes

2/0

9

3a

No

Yes

0

9

10

Appears only in the ANS collection.

Severn & Jones — RCK would comment to the affect that the 2a variety has an 1195 reverse. That particular reverse is very difficult; I would doubt it is available in UNC.

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W1 Ident'n	Kraft Coll’ri	ANS Coll'n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks
510AK-la	Yes	Yes	5/0	7	7	C T STAMM & SON STOVES / TIN / & HARDWARE
2a	Yes	Yes	29/3	5	4
2b	Yes	Yes	1/0	9	9

Stamm — Per V5N4 of the CWTS Journal, Stamm used two diesinkers. Childs is credited with the la piece while Marr was diesinker for the 2a & 2b variety. RCK collection includes 2a on a “thick” planchet. To the best of RCK knowledge, the 2b variety in brass, by Mossin & Marr, is rare (see Paeschke above).

510AL-la Yes Yes 17/2 3 5 A H STE1NMANN GROCERIES /

DRY GOODS / & / MILLINERY

Steinmann — RCK collection has a second store card that appears to be a regular sized strike, on a 21 mm planchet.

510AM-la Pit Yes 19/1 4 5 D STOFFEL GROCERIES / & /

PROVISIONS

Stoffel — Appears in higher grades (XF & better) but seldom in UNC.

510AN-la	Yes	Yes	41/1	6	4	FRIEDRICH THIELE MEAT / MARKET
2a	Yes	Yes	7/1	6	7
2d	No	No	0	10	-	No basis for an opinion.
Thiele — RCK collection does include 2a variety on “thin” planchet. This Thiele card is very difficult in UNC.
510AO-le	No	Yes	0	9	10	I TELLER (le appears only in the ANS collection).
2a	Yes	Yes	62/4	4	3
2b	Yes	Yes	1/0	9	9
3a	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
4a	Pit	No	12/0	7	6	“Tellee”

Teller — RCK collection includes 2a on a 21 mm planchet that warrants further

study. RCK has never seen the	“Tellee’	” variety in UNC.
510AP-la	Yes	Yes	49/1	3	3	H UPMEYER. ...JEWELLER
lal	Yes	No	13/1	8	6
lb	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
lbo	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	See notes below.
2ao	no	Yes	0	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
3a	Pit	No	1/1	9	9
3.5a	Yes	Yes	1/0	Uni	9	Verified /attributed by CWTS; X-Van Ormer.
3.5al	Yes	No	2/0	Uni	9	Verified/attributed by CWTS; X-W/F/H.
4a	Yes	Yes	46/1	5	3
4b	Yes	No	2/2	9	9

Upmeyer — RCK collection includes la on “thin” planchet. The lbo piece was sent to Jack Detwiler. Mr. Detwiler papered it as a lbl clashed die & would label the piece lb20. Am confused about 3.5a attribution by CWTS; these have been sold attributed as 3Aa & 3Aal; this variety has the S.A.D. reverse. I understand there is no 5a or 5al variety; I agree. This store card is tough in UNC.

la	Pit	Yes	9/4	4	6	HERMANN VOIGHT
lal	Yes	Ys	8/2	8	6
lb	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion.
Id	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion.
ldo	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS

Voight — RCK collection includes regular sized strike on a 21 mm planchet.

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Closing Milwaukee comments — RCK does not date back to the civil war, but I still have that gut feeling about Mossin & Marr’s patriotics. The CWP 154/218 (nee 1155/1220) plus the CWP 160/417 (nee 1174/1272) repesent all of the prolific reverse strikes of M-M, other than the good deal of customizing reverse that is obvious if one scans the Wisconsin store cards. There is also the CWP 154/417. I still feel these were salesmen’s samples, demonstrating to potential buyers the readily available reverses. The 1195 & 1196 reverse dies are somewhat mysterious. The 1195 appears on two Wisconsin cards plus two Illinois single merchant town cards. The 1196 reverse appears on Helena Hetrich Freeport, IL Brewery card.

Robert C. Kraft, 205 N. Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53705 March, 1990

Letter from the President-Elect

I am honored to be elected as the new CWTS President. Cindy Grellman has done an outstanding job in the last two years as President and for many years as CWTS secretary. I would like to thank her on behalf of the society.

My vision of the CWTS is that of a society of collectors, motivated by the love of history and fascinated by the diversity of what we call civil war tokens. I have always enjoyed the hunt to find the ever elusive tokens that I am always seeking and have made many friends along the way.

One area that could use improvement is supporting the new collector. Some of our members have volunteered to support a collector’s helpline. Other ways of helping new collectors are by writing articles and by providing material by cleaning out your safety deposit box of duplicates for the CWTS auction. Exonumia dealers are encouraged to run ads in our journal.

We are also looking for volunteers to be active in the Society and be a pool for new officers. In particular, I would like one or more volunteers to be computer liaisons — advise us on how to best utilize computers to aid in managing data for publications and routine tasks.

Dennis P. Wierzba

REPORT ON CWTS AUCTION #79

The closing date for this auction was extended until 31 December due to 1) a slightly late mailing date for the Journal, and 2) illness of the Auction Manager. The 367 lots offered attracted 69 bidders who in turn submitted 1185 bids. The bidder success rate was 86%, and this auction grossed $5200.

As for lot popularity, lot #26, KY 510B-la, topped the list with 15 bids. Close behind with 14 bids was lot #253, WV 890E-la. In a tie for third place honors with 12 bids each were lot #30, MA 115E-la, and lot #364, pat 259/445a.

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How I Started Collecting Civil War Tokens

If you were looking through my patriotic Civil War token collection you would find eighteen that not only have their attribution written on their 2x2 holders but also will have the letters H.G. These are my first civil war tokens.

It all started in 1970 when I was in the process of remodeling two offices at Reyberg Lumber, a local lumber and materials yard in Menlo Park, CA. At the time the lumber yard was owned by my good friend Herb Grossmen. He has since sold the lumber yard, retiring to the good life enjoying his hobbies, fishing, boating, and golf. I have known Herb since the 1960’s, when I first went into general contracting. Living in Menlo Park, I opened an account at his lumber yard. Herb, knowing my hobby is coin collecting used to ask me to buy Gold coins for him that he would give as gifts to his family and friends on birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas.

One day while I was working in Herb’s office he told me a story of how his father gave him a handful of pennies many years ago. While handing him the pennies he told Herb that they belonged to his great, great grandfather, who had saved them because they were only used for a short period of time. Upon hearing his story I visioned the Flying Eagle Cents of 1856 or Unc. Copper-Nickel Cents of that time. I explained to Herb that he may have a fortune in Flying Eagle Cents, the first small cents made in the United States during the years of 1856-1858. Herb gave a little chuckle, looked up from his desk and said, “I’ll look for them when I have some spare time, but I haven’t seen those coins in many years.”

Weeks later while having lunch with Herb he mentioned that he found the pennies. Then he brought out an old Bull Durham tobacco pouch. I got excited at the sight of the decaying pouch, it was like finding a treasure! Herb opened the pouch then dropped the pennies onto a napkin. I looked hard, but I did not recognize the coins. I told Herb that I would find out what type of coins they are and get back to him. As for the coins’ value, I did not know.

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After many days of research, and asking local coin dealers I located a little black book called “Patriotic Civil War Tokens,” written by two men named George and Melvin Fuld. I thumbed through the book and was amazed at how many tokens existed, and I found it surprising that most dealers do not know anything about them. Then I came across Herb’s coins. I took the book home and after attributing the eighteen tokens, I found they were Rl’s and R2’s. There was no way I could tell Herb that his treasure was only worth, at that time, one dollar or two dollars each. So I did not bother to price them.

Later, I returned the tokens to Herb along with the little black book and suggested that he save them for his son to keep since they have been in his family for over a hundred years. Herb looked at the tokens and the book then handed them both back to me saying, “Louie you keep them, I know you will appreciate and save them.”

These eighteen Patriotic tokens, although not of great value, are my most prized tokens. After all, I have eighteen tokens passed down, in one family, from generation to generation since 1860. As for the little black book, I still use it as my Patriotic token check list. And that is what started me collecting Civil War tokens.

CWT Hot Line

For new members or old members who have a question regarding CWT’s and can’t wait for a reply through the mail, three “old timers” have volunteered to receive calls to help answer your questions. For “HOT LINE” service call:

Dale Cade - (213) 378-4182 Cindy Grellman - (407) 321-8747 Steve Tanenbaum — (718) 339-6118

Cherrypicker’s Column

A cherry is a plum.. .or a CWT at a bargain price. We would like to run a regular “Cherrypicker’s” column, where YOU share with members the CWT’s you have found at bargain price... or we’ll accept unusual circumstances as well... Please take the time to jot your experiences down and send them to your editor. Any length... one short paragraph or whatever it takes.

New Writers — Help is on the way...

Larkin Wilson has volunteered to be a ghost writer for any member who would like to do some research, but doesn’t feel comfortable writing it up. Contact Larkin if you have any ideas at 714 W. Faulkner, El Dorado, AR 71730. Would anybody else like to be a ghost writer?

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Wisconsin For Sale

Collectors of Wisconsin material in general, and of civil war material in particular, should have a field day come next August when the Robert C. Kraft collection of Wisconsin civil war tokens is included in World Exonumia’s Mail Bid Sale. The sale will follow the ANA Convention. All lots will be available for viewing at the ANA.

Kraft, now retired, spent the better part of 15 years putting together this finest and most complete assembly of WI storecards. Described as simply incredible, there are over 540 different varieties with no duplication. Most pieces are the fmest known, some two dozen or so are unique, not the least of which will be a Baraboo 45- A- If. The Baraboo piece has been papered by the CWTS and may be the only silver Wisconsin CWT in existence. The collection does include a complete merchant set of all recognized Wisconsin merchants. It includes Oconomowoc, Genesee Station, and the Milwaukee Filner piece. The Oconomowoc Tate Token and the Filner Card, are the finest known. Most of the unique copper-nickel pieces, though unlisted at this time, have been verified by the Civil War Token Society. There are a dozen or so of the rare Landphear struck C-N tokens, considered by many to be presentation pieces. Many Fuld-Plate specimens are included, as are numerous error pieces. There are many so-called sleepers that will be making their initial auction appearance.

Kraft’s efforts began in the 1970’s and culminated with his acquisition of the Hartzog collection in 1986. Kraft doesn’t object to his collection being referred to as the Kraft-Hartzog-Watson-Fuld Collection, noting that several of the tokens have diverse pedigree. There is no duplication, simply because all duplicates were returned to the hobby. Assembling this finest set, according to Kraft, was most rewarding in the opportunity to associate with dedicated collectors, particularly those of the CWT society.

World Exonumia was the first, last, and only firm considered to handle the sale. Kraft selected W.E. as the top professional dealer in this field, opting to see that the collection go without the frills and gimmicks that confuse the public. There will be no reserve, there will be no minimum bids, there will be no buyer’s fees. Both Kraft and Rich Hartzog of W.E. explain that this is the type of professional approach required for the collection being offered. Thus their mutual agreement and terms of the sale.

A reference book and auction catalog will be available to all interested collectors, by advance subscription. Advance inquiries may be directed to World Exonumia Auctions (Rich Hartzog) — P.O. Box 4143, Rockford, IL 61110-0643, (815) 226-0771. For preliminary information on particular pieces, collectors may direct their questions to Robert C. Kraft, 205 N. Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53705, (608) 233-3519.

Collectors interested in membership in the very active Civil War Token Society may direct an inquiry to the Society Secretary, Donna Morgan, C/O P.O. Box 330, Garnerville, NY 10923, or forward a check made payable to the CWTS in the amount of $7.00 for 1991 annual dues. Dues include a subscription to the quarterly “Civil War Token Journal.”

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CIVIL WAR TOKEN SOCIETY AUCTION #80

TERMS OF SALE — READ CAREFULLY

CLOSING DATE 27 MARCH 1991 “or three weeks after Journal mailing, whichever is later”

1. Send bids to Dale Cade, 26548 Mazur Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., 90274.

2. All tokens have been attributed by members. Lots incorrectly attributed or described may be returned within 7 days of receipt of lots. Reason for return must accompany lots.

3. Bids are to be made by lot number only. Earliest postmark will decide tie bids.

4. Bids of $10 or more will be reduced to 10% over the second highest bid, or to 50% of the bid, whichever is larger. Bids less than $10 will not be reduced.

5. Terms are cash. Lots will be shipped by U.S. Mail unless otherwise requested. Bidders will pay postage and insurance. Payment is due and payable upon receipt of billing.

6. Auction Manager reserves the right to reject any bid or to withdraw any lot.

7. All tokens are copper unless otherwise indicated.

8. Abbreviations used are: SCM - Single Card Merchant & SMT - Single Merchant Town.

9. A double grade on a lot (eg: F/XF) indicates OBV/REV grading.

10. Listings are per FULD, “U.S. CIVIL WAR STORECARDS” & “PATRIOTIC CIVIL WAR TOKENS.”

11. Prices realized will be available after the close of the auction, and will be sent FREE to all bidders. Others requesting the prices realized list please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with your request.

12. Please observe a minimum bid of $3.50 per lot unless otherwise indicated in parentheses ( ) following the lot description. This is a general minimum for the auction, and does not imply the value of any lot in the auction. Bid responsibly.

CONNECTICUT

1. 35A-la R3 AU reddish, residue traces

5. 150BC-2a R3 VF residue traces, obv has many small shallow pits, scarce 1116 rev (MB $11.00)

2. 35B-la R3 AU residues, large die c r

6. 225A-lb brass R5 VF

darkening, rough, SMT

ILLINOIS

3. 150B-la R3 VF + small

7. 320 A- la R8 VF “rusty” red, tiny planchet delaminated spot obv, scratches rev, green residue traces, lowest rarity for this

11 UV/VOj 1V/TT VOl 1U1 IIJ

merchant (MB $60.00)

planchet damage area obv, weak rev

8. 320D-2a R8 VF dark, residues

4. 150AB-2a R8 VF red, residue traces, small corrosion spot rev

(MB $16.00)

9. 755C-2a R8 VF residue traces (MB $26.00)

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10. 890B-lb brass R4 XF residue traces, some letter weakness obv (MB $9.50)

11. 890B-lb brass R4 XF residue traces, obv weak & darkening

INDIANA

12. 160B-lal R8 XF/VF residue traces, reeding very worn (MB $36.00)

13. 175F-la R6 VF/XF reddish, residue traces & stains, old scratch obv, SCM (MB $20.00)

14. 285 A- la R4 F residue traces, two old deep gouges obv, rim nick each side, small bump rev due to obv gouge, SMT

15. 285A-3a R6 VF + /F+ residue traces & stains, poor planchet, SMT (MB $12.00)

16. 530B02a R7 VF+ Ind Prim, small clip, uneven strike and weak rev (MB $25.00)

17. 630B-la R4 XF residue traces, uneven strike, old long scratch rev (MB $13.00)

MAINE

18. lOOA-la R6 XF green residue traces, several rim cuds obv, SMT & state

19. 100A-2a R4 XF residue traces, few rim nicks, SMT & state

MASSACHUSETTS

20. 115B-2a R5 VF dark green residues, several old scratches rev

21. 115B-2a R5 UNC residue & luster traces, die breaks both sides, rev die clashed

22. 115EA-la R5 XF residue traces & stains, two old gouges rev (MB $10.00)

23. 260A-lfp sil pi cop R8 XF most plating remains, SMT (MB $72.00)

MICHIGAN

24. 5C-2a R4 VF + /VF residue traces

25. 40C-la R4 XF residue traces, uneven strike (MB $11.50)

26. 40D-la R2 XF+ residue & luster traces, residue stains, some letter weakness obv opposite rev device

27. 65A-la R4 XF reddish, large dark stain obv

28. 160D-la R5 VF + residue traces, few old gouges rev

29. 225F02a R8 XF+ residue traces (MB $26.00)

30. 225S-la R7 XF/VF + dark, planchet damage area rev (MB $14.00)

31. 225AD-2b brass R3 XF residue traces, some staining

32. 225AF-6a R4 XF+ residue

traces

33. 225AG-la R3 XF residue

stains, obv die scratches (MB $8.00)

34. 225AG-3a R4 XF residue

traces (MB $16.00)

35. 225CC-la R6 VF reddish, green residue traces, one of the lowest rarity for this merchant (MB $22.50)

36. 225CC-2a R6 XF+ residue

traces, several rim lumps obv (MB $14.00)

37. 250C-la R7 VF/VG dark obv,

green-white residue traces, lowest rarity piece for this Dowagiac merchant

(MB $50.00)

38. 280B-la R7 VF + “rusty” stains, rev die rusty, lowest rarity this merchant (MB $35.00)

39. 370H-2b bronze R2 VF + uneven strike, several old scratches both sides

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40. 37 0H-7a R2 VF + rev darkening, residue traces, uneven strike

41. 480G-la R5 VF residue traces, several tiny old gouges each side

42. 525C-3a R9 XF residue traces (MB $35.00)

43. 525D-4a R3 VF+ reddish, green residue traces

MISSOURI

44. 910A-3a R7 F + /VG heavy dark crust, rim cud rev

45. 910B-la R8 VF + dark, residue traces obv, residues rev

NEW HAMPSHIRE

46. 120 A- la R5 XF + residue traces & stains, SCM, city & state (MB $50.00)

NEW JERSEY

47. 885A-lb brass R3 XF reddish, green residues

NEW YORK

48. lOA-la R2 XF residue traces & stains

49. 10A-5a R2 XF/VF residue traces, some letter weakness

50. lOH-la R1 AU residue traces & stains, old scratches obv

51. 10H-4aa R4 AU darkening obv, residue traces & stains, die break & few old scratches obv

52. 10H-5aa R3 VF+ reddish, green residue traces, old scratch rev

53. 10H-5aa R3 VF + residue traces

54. 10A-6a R2 XF dark residues

55. 140A-la R1 AU residue traces

56. 630C-4a R2 XF + green residue traces, rough rim rev

57. 630E-la R1 XF residue traces

58. 630F-la R2 VF reddish, residues, uneven strike, edge nick (MB $5.50)

59. 630F-la R2 XF residue traces

60. 630K-la R3 XF+ residues (MB $8.00)

61. 630L-4a R2 VF residue traces, some letter loss obv opposite rev bust, incompletely holed center rev, make an offer

62. 630L-4a R2 UNC except weak strike has caused some letter fade obv center opposite bust rev, reddish, rev die very rusty

63. 630M-la R2 VF + /XF residue traces obv, residues & two large rim cuds rev, obv die clashed

64. 630M-2a R6 UNC darkening, residue & luster traces, tiny clip, rev die shattered

65. 630M-12ao R6 XF residue traces, uneven strike has resulted in some letter fade rev, obv cud with obv die shattered and clashed

66. 630M-13a R3 XF dark residues, both sides “pebbly” (rusty dies?), off center strike with partial RR rim both sides

67. 630P-2a R7 XF darkening, obv scratch

68. 630V-3a R2 XF tiny black spot and rough rim & finning rev, some letter weakness obv

69. 630AB-6a R2 XF residue traces & stains, deep rim cut obv

70. 630AE-la R2 UNC reddish, luster taces, finning obv, uneven strike

71. 630AG-la R2 XF + green residue taces

72. 630AG-la R2 AU residue & luster traces

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73. 630AG-3do C-N R9 UNC

over C-N cent, nearly full luster, large dark area each side, long fin obv, some detail fade due to overstriking (MB $175.00)

74. 630AG-5do C-N R8 UNC

over C-N cent, full luster, some detail fade due to overstriking (MB $175.00)

75. 630AG-5e WM R8 XF +

luster traces, uneven strike, few old gouges obv (MB $85.00)

76. 630AJ-la R3 XF/AU linear

stain obv, both dies clashed, uneven strike, SCM

77. 630AK-la R2 VF+ residues

78. 630AK-la R2 AU reddish, residue & luster traces, staining, full rider rev

79. 630AK-la R2 UNC red-brown, full rider rev

80. 630AL-3a R2 AU reddish, darkening

81. 630AQ-la R1 VF residues, uneven strike, rough rims (MB $5.50)

82. 630AQ-la R1 XF green residues (MB $7.00)

83. 630A630AQ-la R1 XF residue traces, several old scratches, incomplete clip both sides (MB $7.00)

84. 630AQ-la R1 XF dark, residues

85. 630AQ-3a R1 XF residue traces, cud rev (MB $7.00)

86. 630AU-la R2 AU residue traces, few short shallow old gouges rev

87. 630AU-la R2 AU+ residue & luster traces, residue stains, few scratches rev

88. 630AV-la R4 AU red obv, red luster traces rev, beautiful large planchet piece, SCM in copper (MB $25.00)

89. 630AY-la R2 UNC darkening, reddish, tiny rim defect rev, small spot obv center, weak strike

90. 630BA-2a R3 UNC part red, die breaks obv, some staining rev

91. 630BC-la R3 XF red, obv finning, poor planchet, some letter lade rev opposite bust obv (MB $8.00)

92. 630BD-la R2 UNC some iridescence

93. 630BI-2a R2 UNC red luster traces

94. 630BK-ldo C-N R8 UNC over C-N cent, green residues, some detail fade due to overstriking (MB $150.00)

95. 630BK-ldo C-N R8 UNC over C-N cent, tiny spot rev, strong overstrike (MB $175.00)

96. 630BK-3a R5 AU residue traces, obv finning, rough rim rev (MB $17.00)

97. 630BK-3a R5 AU residue traces (MB $15.00)

98. 630BM-la R1 XF/VF residues (MB $2.50)

99. 630BM-la R1 XF+ residue traces, glue traces rev, some obv letter weakness opposite Indian rev (MB $8.00)

100. 630BM-la R1 UNC dark

101. 630BQ-lb brass R1 VF + residue traces, some letter loss rev opposite bull’s head obv

102. 630BS-la R2 VF + reddish, dark, large stain rev (MB $7.00)

103. 630BU-la R1 XF + red, green-white residues, may have been cleaned (MB $7.00)

104. 630BU-2a R1 XF reddish, dark residues (MB $7.00)

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105. 630BU-3a R1 VF+ residue traces, obv die breaks

106. 630BU-3a R1 XF residue traces, uneven strike with some letter weakness, few small edge nicks, obv finning and die break

107. 630BV-7a R6 XF + /AU luster traces and darkening rev, some staining, die break & old gouge rev (MB $25.00)

108. 630BW-lb brass R5 XF/XF + + reddish obv, red rev, residue traces, old scratches both sides, SCM (MB $125.00)

109. 630BY-la R3 AU shines like a new penny, traces of preservative or clear glue rev, long scratch obv

110. 630BZ-3ao R8 UNC over weak NY630 AE-1 understrike, bluish tinge, die breaks both sides (MB $45.00)

111. 630BZ-5ao R9 UNC over NY630AE-la, reddish, die breaks rev, planchet gouge obv, some detail fade due to overstrike (MB $45.00)

112. 630BZ-5b brass R7 UNC artial luster, large stain obv, die reaks rev (MB $65.00)

113. 630CC-4a R2 VF darkening, residues, rough, make an offer

114. 630CC-4a R2 XF residue traces, die breaks rev

115. 630CC-4a R2 AU/XF + red, rev die misaligned 5-10%

116. 630CH-la R1 AU + partial red luster, two tiny spots & short scratch rev

117. 695A-2a R1 XF green- white residue traces, SMT

118. 695A-2a R1 AU dark, tiny green spot rev, SMT

119. 890B-lb brass R1 XF partial luster, some staining, few old scratches obv

120. 890B-2b brass R6 XF residue traces, several small die chips both sides

121. 890B-4b brass R1 XF uneven strike, large stain rev

122. 890B-5b brass R1 XF red-brown obv, some tiny spots both sides

123. 890B-9b brass R1 VF+ few old scratches, stains rev (MB $3.00)

124. 890B-9b brass R1 VF+ some staining

125. 890B-9b brass R1 VF + residue traces

126. 890B-9bo brass R9 AU over NY890B-9b on opposite sides, some iridescence

127. 890B-llb brass R7 VF + residue traces & stains

128. 890B-13b brass R5 XF/VF residue traces, rev center dark & weak

129. 890B-14b brass R5 XF some staining, probably cleaned, rev die scratches

130. 890B-15b brass R5 XF/VF

reddish, residue traces & stains, some letter weakness rev center

131. 890B-16b brass R6 XF

reddish, few short old scratches rev

132. 890B-17b brass R5 XF few old small gouges

133. 890B-18b brass R1 VF

residue traces

134. 890B-19b brass R4 XF

residue traces & stains, some

“crusty” stains

135. 890B-20b brass R2 VF + /F + residue traces, uneven strike

136. 890B-21b brass R6 XF/VF residue traces, stains

137. 890B-22b brass R6 VF stains

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138. 890B-23b brass R3 XF residue traces

139. 890B-24b brass R7 VF small black spot each side

140. 89 0B-26b brass R6 XF reddish

141. 890B-27b brass R7 VF some letter weakness center both sides

142. 890B-29b brass R8 VF darkening, rew short scratches obv

143. 890B-30b brass R2 XF residues, some staining

144. 890B-30b brass R2 UNC partial luster, large stain rev

145. 890B-31b brass R1 XF bluish stain obv, few old short gouges both sides

146. 890B-32b brass R8 XF + residue traces, stains

147. 890B-33b brass R6 XF + reddish, some staining

148. 890B-35b brass R6 XF + red-brown, long die break obv, some staining

149. 890E-lb brass R1 XF + some staining, few old scratches, probably deemed

150. 890E-lb brass R1 AU green residue traces, some staining

151. 890E-lb brass R5 XF few old scratches, luster but probably cleaned

152. 890E-5b brass R3 XF + several old scratches, many tiny spots

153. 890E-7b brass R4 XF reddish, residue traces

154. 890E-8b brass R6 VF red-brown, some letter weakness rev

155. 890E-8b brass R6 XF reddish, residue traces

156. 890E-8b brass R6 XF residue traces

157. 890E-9b brass R2 XF+ some staining

158. 890E-10b brass R3 XF numerous old tiny gouges, die break & rim cud rev, may have been cleaned

159. 890E-10b brass R3 XF green residue traces, filligree design obv weak

160. 890E-12b brass R4 XF stained red, residue traces, few old scratches

161. 940A-2a R5 XF residue traces, SMT

162. 985A-la R1 XF + dark, residue traces, SMT, ex Fuld

OHIO

163. 65 A- la R5 VF dark, very grainy obv with some letter weakness, SCM

164. 74A-la R9 XF + residue traces, uneven strike, overrated at R9, SMT (MB $18.50)

165. 74A-la R9 AU red-brown, residue traces, overrated at R9, SMT (MB $15.00)

166. 74A-lal R3 UNC darkening, red luster traces, “satiny” texture rev, SMT (MB $15.00)

167. 100B-2a R4 AU + dark, obv die rusty, deep rim & old tiny gouge rev (MB $13.50)

168. 100B-3b brass R7 VF red-brown, slightly bent

169. 122A-la R5 VF darkening, few rim nicks, several old tiny “pinpricks”, SCM & SMT

170. 165E-4i zinc R8 UNC blue-gray luster, beautiful piece (MB $150.00)

171. 165N-8a R4 XF residue & luster traces, rough rev rim & rusty rev die, weak strike

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172. 165AJ-3a R4 XF + red, residue traces & stains, probably cleaned

173. 165BT-10i zinc R9 UNC

blue-gray luster, die scratches obv, beautiful piece

(MB $150.00)

174. 165CB-3a R6 UNC

darkening, partial luster (MB $40.00)

175. 165CQ-la R3 XF dark, residue traces, some letter weakness obv opposite Indian rev

176. 165CY-63a R3 XF + red-brown, greenish residue traces

177. 165CY-86a R9 UNC nearly full red luster, darker red stain obv, grainy (MB $75.00)

178. 165CY-97a R2 VF/XF dark, rim pinch obv

179. 165CY-97a R2 XF residue traces, long circular gouge obv

180. 165CY-97a R2 UNC darkening, uneven strike has caused some letter weakness obv

181. 165CY-105a R7 XF residue traces, few rim nicks both sides, uneven strike has caused some letter weakness

182. 165DD-9b brass R8 UNC full luster, incomplete clip (MB $95.00)

183. 165DK-4a R6 UNC except appears to have been mercury plated, blue-gray obv, gray-green rev, tiny corrosion spot & rim pinch rev (MB $41.50)

184. 165DM-4b brass R8 UNC full soft toning (MB $60.00)

185. 165DS-3a R6 UNC full toning, few planchet scratches obv, saloon piece (MB $65.00)

186. 165EG-2a R6 XF dark, residue traces

187. 165EJ-8a R4 UNC reddish, darkening, rev finning (MB $15.00)

188. 165EV-6a R6 UNC full red luster, few tiny black spots obv (MB $25.00)

189. 165EX-la R5 AU darkening, residue traces, red luster traces, griffin rev (MB $20.00)

190. 165EZ-9a R2 AU luster traces, some staining, uneven strike, obv appears struck thru short piece of wire

191. 165EZ-10a R2 XF + residue traces, stain both sides, clip

192. 165FI-5a R4 UNC reddish, some staining (MB $15.00)

193. 165FI-7a R3 UNC residue traces, finning rev (MB $15.00)

194. 165FT-4a R3 UNC residue traces, tiny clip, uneven strike has resulted in some letter strength loss obv (MB $15.00)

195. 165FX-22a R5 VF residue traces & stains

196. 165FX-22a R5 AU except weak and uneven strike obv, rev die break, luster traces

197. 165GB-9b brass R7 UNC full luster, tiny stain rev (MB $85.00)

198. 165GE-2a R4 XF 4- residue traces

199. 165GL-4a R2 VF residues, clip, weak rev bust, make an offer

200. 165GN-5a R4 AU residue traces, small scratch area obv (MB $15.00)

201. 165GR-la R2 AU red, residue stains, probably cleaned

202. 165GS-2a R6 XF + residue traces, rim cud obv

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203. 165GS-15a R4 AU dark, residue traces

204. 165GS-21a R7 UNC finning rev, iridescent (MB $15.00)

205. 165GY-lla R7 UNC residue & luster traces, uneven strike (MB $22.50)

206. 165GY-28a R8 XF dark residues (MB $16.00)

207. 175C-la R2 UNC grainy obv, die scratches rev (MB $15.00)

208. 175D-la R4 XF+ residues, SCM

209. 175G-la R3 XF reddish, green residues, tiny conical gouge center each side

210. 175H-2a R4 UNC luster traces, green residue traces, rev die rusty (MB $20.00)

211. 175N-la R5 XF/VF residue traces, rev grainy

212. 190B-2a R6 VF residue traces

213. 200C-7a R4 VF reddish, residue traces & stains

214. 200D-la R2 F + /VF + residue traces, few tiny spots rev (MB $2.50)

215. 230A-la R5 VF except has been damaged by beating, residue traces, SCM

216. 535A-3a R2 VF/XF dark residue traces, some letter fade obv center (MB $2.50)

217. 535A-8a R2 XF + red, planchet streaks obv

218. 535B-la R3 XF shiny bright, probably cleaned

219. 570 A- la R3 VF/VG residue traces, SCM

220. 690B-la R6 except letter weakness obv center opposite bust rev, red

221. 820A-la R5 VF residue

traces, obv rim pinch and rim lump, some letter weakness obv opposite bust rev, SMT & SCM

222. 835A-2a R3 VF + /VF dark residues

223. 860A-la R3 XF + green

residue traces

224. 860B-3a R4 AU reddish,

residue traces, obv letter weakness opposite bust rev (MB $15.00)

225. 880C-5a R3 VF reddish,

green-white residue traces, tiny clip, old long deep scratch obv

226. 975D-la R3 VF dark, residues, weak obv

227. 975D-2a R3 VF + /XF + residue traces, few old scratches obv

PENNSYLVANIA

228. 13C-la R5 XF residue traces

229. 464A-la R4 X+ off center strike

230. 750M-la R2 X + residue traces

231. 750P-la R6 VF/F residue traces, uneven strike, scratches and shallow gouges both sides (MB $11.00)

232. 750S-la R2 VF residue stains, SCM

233. 765P-14a R2 VF + reddish, residue traces & stains (MB $3.00)

RHODE ISLAND

234. 700A-4a R3 XF residue traces, small pink area obv

235. 700C-3a R3 XF luster traces

236. 700E-2a R2 VF dark (MB $2.50)

237. 700E-2a R2 XF+ dark

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238. 700E-2bp sil pi brass R3 XF 70-80% plating remains

WEST VIRGINIA

239. 890A-4a R7 VF + residues (MB $45.00)

240. 890B-3a R7 VF some letter weakness obv opposite eagle rev (MB $26.00)

241. 890F-la R7 VF + residues (MB $45.00)

242. 890G-2a R6 VF green residue traces, some letter weakness obv

WISCONSIN

243. 410K-la R7 VF residue traces, small round punchmark both sides, scarce SCM (MB $32.00)

244. 420A-2a R4 XF red-brown, residue traces (MB $13.00)

245. 420A-2a R4 AU brown, residue traces, stain rev (MB $17.50)

246. 510H-la R5 VF + /VF residue traces, uneven strike (MB $18.00)

247. 610V-la R4 VF + reddish, residue traces, few old gouges each side (MB $8.00)

248. 510V- la R4 UNC darkening, red, luster traces, some letter weakness rev opposite bust obv (MB $45.00)

249. 510AG-la R7 XF + dark residues (MB $18.00)

250. 5 1 0AN-la R6 AU/XF + residue traces, rim cud & pinch obv (MB $22.00)

251. 550A-la R5 AU red-brown, residue traces, rev struck thru short piece of wire, underrated at R5 (MB $125.00)

252. 700D-la R5 UNC reddish, luster traces, die break obv (MB $20.00)

253. 700G-2a R5 XF dark, crusty, lowest rarity piece this merchant (MB $12.50)

254. 920H-2a R6 XF red-brown, some staining, uneven strike, slight letter weakness obv center, rev struck thru short piece of wire (MB $22.00)

255. 960 A- la R5 XF red-brown, residue traces (MB $15.00)

PATRIOTIC

256. l/229a R1 F + residue traces, few old scratches, make an offer

257. 17359b brass R8 UNC partial luster, obv die rusty, some light staining, partial RR rim (MB $80.00)

258. l/391a R1 XF residue traces

259. l/391a R1 AU darkening,

partial RR rim

260. l/391a R1 VF + /XF + residue traces, few old scratches obv, rough rim rev, uneven strike

261. l/391b brass R4 VF residue

traces, uneven strike rev

(MB $9.50)

262. 1/39 lg lead R8 XF dark,

uneven strike (MB $100.00)

263. 5/288a R2 AU residue traces, some letter weakness rev opposite obv bust

264. 5/288b brass R3 XF residue traces & stains

265. 6 A/3 17a R1 F/VF green residue traces, rev die rusty, obv stains, make an offer

266. 6C/314a R5 XF residue traces

267. 7A/317a R1 XF bluish, obv die very rusty

268. 8/314a R1 XF residue traces & stains, slightly off center strike & partial RR rim

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269. 9/211a R6 VF/F Ind Prim, tiny clip, some rim damage obv, reddish rev with few old scratches & little flag detail

270. 9/407a R7 VF+ Ind Prim, residue stains

271. 9/431a R7 VF/XF Ind Prim, red (cleaned?), very tiny clip, no rev rim (MB $28.00)

272. 10/3 12a R1 XF/AU obv die rusty

273. ll/298a R1 AU darkening, residue traces

274. ll/298a R1 UNC residue & luster traces

275. 12/297a R2 XF residue traces & stains, rev die rusty

276. 12/297a R2 AU tiny spot obv

277. 13/297a R2 XF residues, few old scratches

278. 13/297a R2 XF + darkening, few tiny scratches obv

279. 13/297a R2 AU deep red toning, residue traces

280. 15/319a R2 XF residue traces, three tiny scratches rev

281. 16/300a R3 VF/XF residue stains, rough obv

282. 16/300a R3 VF/XF residue traces, grainy obv

283. 16/300a R3 XF residue stains, obv die rusty

284. 18/304a R7 XF/F dark, residues, very weak rev

285. 19/396a R2 XF + residue traces, nearly full rev

286. 22/418a R3 VF green residue traces, off center strike, partial RR rim

287. 22/442a R2 XF/AU residue traces

288. 23/306a R1 VF/XF obv die rusty, poor planchet rev, off center strike

289. 24/246a R2 VF + residue traces, red-blue coloring, several “pinpricks” obv

290. 28/303b brass R5 XF some light staining

291. 29/303a R2 VF + /VF dark, residue traces

292. 29/303a R2 XF residues, some detail weakness obv due to uneven strike

293. 29/303a R2 XF red-brown, residue traces

294. 32/275a R7 VF residue traces, grainy obv

295. 34/276a R8 XF residue traces

2%. 34/278a R5 VF red-brown, residue traces, die chip rev, small rim nick obv

297. 35/265a R5 XF residue traces

298. 35/227a R5 XF + red, green residue traces, probably cleaned

299. 36/271a R3 XF+ rim cud rev, obv die rusty, partial RR rim

300. 36/340a R2 XF + green residues (MB $3.00)

301. 37/434a R1 XF green residues, uneven strike, ex Fuld

302. 37/434a R1 XF+ residue & red luster traces, obv die misaligned

303. 37/434a R1 AU + reddish, appears to have a preservative applied

304. 37/434a R1 UNC nearly full red luster

305. 37/434b brass R4 UNC spotty, slightly off center strike, planchet cracked thru (MB $18.00)

306. 42/336a R4 XF darkening, residue traces, cud & die chip obv

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307. 43/388a R2 VF + uneven strike (MB $3.00)

308. 45/332a R1 XF darkening, residues

309. 45/332a R1 XF residue traces & stains

310. 45/332d C-N R7 XF + residue traces, grainy (MB $40.00)

311. 46/335a R2 AU residue traces

312. 46/339a R1 XF darkening, residues, long die break & chip rev

313. 46/339a R1 XF residue traces, near diametral die break with chipping rev, ex Fuld

314. 47/332a R1 VF/F residues, rev die rusty, huge die chip obv, make an offer

315. 47/332a R1 XF rev die rusty, die breaks & chips obv

316. 47/332a XF + “rusty” red, residue traces, early stage of die break obv

317. 38/299a R1 VF except obv bust worn, dark, residues, ex Fuld, make an offer

318. 48/299a R1 XF darkening, tiny clip, some letter weakness rev opposite obv bust

319. 39/343a R1 VF/XF residue traces, usual obv center weakness (MB $2.50)

320. 49/343a R1 XF dark, tiny green spot each side

321. 51/343a R1 UNC full luster, obv die rusty

322. 51/334e WM R7 UNC planchet scratches rev, partial RR rim

323. 51/342a R1 XF dark

324. 51/342a R1 AU residue & luster traces, uneven strike rev

325. 51/342Aa R2 XF dark, residue traces

326. 51/342Ae WM est R10 UNC on oversize planchet that has been sheared to 13 faces, unlisted in Fuld

327. 53/336a R1 XF dark, residues, cud and rim pinch & rusty die rev

328. 54/296a R5 AU except filling rev die has resulted in very light strike rev, red color, obv stains and lumpy rim, grayish cast rev

329. 54/342a R1 UNC residue & luster traces, poor planchet area rev

330. 54/430a R3 XF residue traces, rev die rusty & filling resulting in weak rev, finning & rough planchet obv with local depression along face

331. 55/162a R1 XF green-white residue traces

332. 58/439a R3 XF green residues, masonic symbols rev (MB $20.00)

333. 59/385a R2 VF-f “rusty” red, residue traces, old scratch obv

334. 62/367a R3 XF darkening, residue traces, appears to have preservative oil

335. 68/ 198 a R4 VF + residue traces & stains

336. 68A/371a R3 F/VF residues

337. 77/33 la R4 VF/XF residue traces & stains

338. 79/351a R1 AU residue traces, some iridescence

339. 82/352Aa R1 AU dark, residue traces

340. 11 1/340 a R3 VF + dark, residue traces, some detail weakness rev opposite obv bust

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341. 117/420a R1 XF green residue traces, uneven strike, some detail weakness obv

342. 118/418a R2 XF + /AU green residue traces, grayish obv, nearly full luster rev

343. 128/289b brass R3 XF + residues

344. 131/217a R8 AU + red, partial

luster, stain rev, glue traces obv, rare dies (MB $325.00)

345. 135/44 la R2 XF/VF residue

traces, usual letter weakness rev opposite bust obv

346. 137/395a R1 XF+ residue

traces, some letter weakness rev opposite bust obv and in poor planchet area

347. 178/267a R1 VF+ dark residues, rev die rusty (MB $2.50)

348. 189/399a R1 VF/XF residue

traces, obv die rusty

349. 189/399a R1 XF+ darkening, residue traces

350. 189/399a R1 AU residue traces, strong rev

351. 191/443a R2 F + green residue traces, make an offer

352. 198/436b brass R9 XF luster traces, uneven strike has caused some letter weakness obv, die break & chip obv (MB $125.00)

353. 202/434a R1 XF residue traces, off center strike

354. 206/320a R2 AU residue traces, few old scratches rev

355. 207/409a R1 XF + green residue traces, partial luster

356. 207/410a R1 XF residue traces

357. 207/410a R1 AU partial luster, few old gouges obv, striated stain rev

358. 211/400a R4 VG + /VF Ind Prim, green residue traces, tiny edge flat

359. 214/416a R1 XF dark, residue traces, die break obv

360. 219/320a R1 XF + residue traces

361. 222/325a R2 XF + darkening, few die scratches rev, die break & rim cuds obv

362. 2241322a R1 XF residue & luster traces

363. 225/327a R1 AU greenish residue traces, tiny old gouge obv

364. 230/352Ba R2 XF+ residue traces

365. 231/352Aa R1 XF dark, residues, rev die rusty

366. 233/3 12a R1 XF residues, incompletely holed at 12 o/clock

367. 233/3 12a R1 AU reddish, residue traces

368. 233/3 12a R1 AU reddish

369. 240/337a R1 VF +

green-white residues, black residue/stain obv, planchet

scratches both sides

(MB $3.00)

370. 240/341a R1 VF/XF dark rev, few rim/edge cuts (MB $3.00)

371. 255/393a R1 XF dark, several old scratches obv

372. 256/433a R3 AU + bluish

tinge, dark, flat nose obv, rev die filling

373. 510A/519a R8 UNC

darkening, few tiny spots both sides, rarely offered (MB $225.00)

END OF SALE GOOD LUCK

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1 .The verification service is presently performed at no charge to members of the CWTS. In the future, a charge may be necessary and will be determined by the board of directors.

2. Examination of specimens submitted by nonmembers of the CWTS will be at the option of the Verification Officer.

3. No more than four specimens in one package will be accepted by the Service without prior correspondence with the Verification Officer.

4. A stated value by the owner is required for each specimen submitted to the Service. The CWTS cannot be responsible for return insurance without this value submitted. All specimens will be returned by insured or Registered insured mail.

5. All specimens must be submitted in a 2 x 2 vinyl or Mylar flips. The Service cannot be responsible for specimens in special holders or cardboard, stapled holders. (This requirement will protect against possible damage on removal.) Specimens will usually be removed from holder by the Service. Most will have a specific gravity determination. This requires the token be submerged in water.

6. Unless permission is specifically denied on the request, the Service may do a touchstone test on the edge of the token. This will usually be done to differentiate copper, brass, and copper-nickel.

7. The submitter should state the specific information or question to be answered regarding the specimen.

8. The Verification Service will not assign a rarity to any new find. A copy of the new find certificate will be submitted to Steve Tanenbaum, editor of the new Store Card catalogue edition and/or to Jack Detwiler, editor of the Patriotic catalogue. The assignment of rarity can be more ac- curately done by the editorial cataloguing staff.

9. All specimens must be accompanied by a properly filled in request form (copies available in previous “Courier” editions).

10. Six weeks must be allowed for return of specimens.

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Request for Verification

Name

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I understand and acknowledge that any opinion rendered by the CWTS Verification Service on the authenticity or condition of the item submitted herewith represents a considered judgment by the examiners. Verification does not, however, constitute a guarantee that the item is genuine, and neither guarantees that others will not reach different conclusions. The item will be examined with nondestructive testing techniques available and will be judged by examiners based upon information available to them, but no warranties are expressed or implied from any opinion rendered in consequence of this application.

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THE GENERAL STORE

WANTED: NEW JERSEY CW Store Cards. All R-5 thru R-10. Collector pays top dollar. John Valentine, RD 2 Box 136, Monroeville, NJ 08343.

CWT AND ALL OTHER TOKENS WANTED! Ship for my offer by check - postage refunded if we don’t buy. Paul A. Cunningham, Box One, Tecumseh, MI 49286.

NEW ENGLAND STORECARDS WANTED TO BUY. Also send your patriotic or storecard want list. Steve D’Agostino, P.O. Box 1580, Redlands, CA 92373.

CIVIL WAR ERA multi-paged newspaper for S average circulated CWTS. Larry Dziubek, P.O. Box 1852, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.

CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL COMMISSION. 1961-1965. Grant/Lee busts. Bronze, 53 mm high relief. $9.86 prepaid. Two only $18.86. Williges, Box 1245, Wheatland, CA 95692.

WANTED OHIO 165DN-la or 2a. Paying top dollar. Also require dental or toothpaste tokens. Ben Swanson, 616 S. Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21230.

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I need the following categories of Civil War advertising tokens: (1) Medical/ Physician to treat specific ailments or to provide specific services; (2) For bottled products, such as bitters, medicines, sodas, etc; (3) Glassworks; (4) Brewery tokens showing kegs or mugs; and, (5) Tokens from merchants who are known to have produced a bottled product. Examples include:

Mich.: 225BL-la-4d and 770C-la-lb

N.Y.: 105P-la-3a; 105R-la; 630AV-la; 630AY-la; 630AZ-la; 630BU-la Ohio: 165M-la; 165N-la, (etc.); 165AY-la; 165AZ-la(etc.); 520A-la

730A-la; 930D-la; 995A-la - 995B-4a Penna.: 750P-la - 750P-4c; 750N-la; 765C-la Non-Cont.: NC-29a(-f)

Common or scarce * Duplicates okay * VF or better

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Sutler Tokens —

A Historical Perspective

Everett K. Cooper

No other group in the Civil War Union army was vilified as much as those who served the army as civilian sutlers. The sutler would function as a combination retailer of dry-goods, groceries and sometimes liquor. Generally his customers would be limited to a single army regiment. He was a private entrepeneur with no government financial support but subject to numerous government regulations. Soldier complaints about sutlers ranged from excessive prices, poor quality of the goods he sold to the omnipresence of the sutler at the pay-day line collecting the money owed to him. A prominent foreign officer serving in the Federal army described the sutler as one who supplemented the soldier’s rations and “who had a semi-official concession with the regiments. The concession was usually secured through political influence in their states.” (1)

The sutler who served the army as a merchant was a civilian who nevertheless was subjected to the Army’s Articles of War, the same as the soldier in blue, and also had additional regulations imposed on him by the Army and Congress. In addition he was a prime target for an enemy anxious to avail themselves of the luxuries that he sold.

The use of a sutler to service the troops predated the outbreak of the War Between the States. Pre-war Army Regulations included a section applicable to the army sutler. These regulations were quickly revised after the hostilities began by the issuance of new regulations on August 10, 1861. (2) The significant points of interest in these revised regulations were as follows:

The sutler would be appointed by the Secretary of War for a term of three years unless removed sooner. The number appointed would be regulated by the Secretary of War.

A Council of Administration, consisting of the ranking officers of the military unit, would fix the selling prices of the goods sold by the sutler. These prices were to be posted publicly and were the same for cash or credit sales.

Credit sales by the sutler to enlisted men were limited to a maximum of one-third of his monthly pay unless an exception was approved.

The Army Paymaster was authorized to make appropriate deductions from the soldier’s pay to reimburse the sutler for the credit

sales.

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The rapid growth of the Federal citizen army also escalated the need for a substantial increase in the number of sutlers. The U.S. Congress interceded and enacted legislation on March 19, 1862 (3) which would regulate the sutler by modifying the Army Regulations. The additional points covered in the Congressional regulations were as follows:

Authorized one sutler to be appointed per regiment or post. The appointed sutler could not serve in more than one regiment nor could he sublet the appointment.

The army would not provide any transportation for the sutler or his goods.

The maximum allowable payroll lien by the sutler against the officer or soldier was one-sixth of their monthly pay. The sutler was not allowed to sell to an enlisted man or offer credit in excess of one-fourth their monthly pay.

A board of officers would establish the selling prices for the brigade; prices could be revised not oftener than once every thirty days.

Sutler cannot serve more than one regiment; sutler must be appointed; sutler can not farm out his appointment; sutler must not give money or other presents to any army officer.

Army Inspector General will prepare list of articles that Sutler can sell which could be revised when needed. Sutler can not sell intoxicating liquor.

The Sutler was universally criticized by the soldiers for profiteering by charging exorbitant prices for his goods. Yet those complaining gave no recognition of the unusual expenses the sutler incurred or the war-time price inflation of civilian goods. The cost and difficulty of transporting goods to remote and combat areas was another significant factor in his cost of doing business. The losses sustained by the sutler due to enemy action including guerilla activity was another important expense for the army merchant. Losses were also sustained because of those with credit accounts who were captured, killed, transferred and deserted. Then there were those occasions when disgruntled soldier customers expressed their resentment with acts of vandalism against the sutler’s shop and his goods. Finally in considering the charges of price gouging recognition must be given to the fact that the regiment officers were the ones who approved the selling prices.

Those with a temperance predilection would add to the protests that the sutler was selling intoxicating liquor. Again the regulations were very explicit in forbidding such sales with the threat of loss of the sutler franchise for violators. However, the Union Army of the Potomac in November, 1862 would modify the liquor ban. Sutlers in that army were allowed to obtain intoxicating liquor for an officer when specifically ordered for their personal use.(4) Fortunately this was

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prior to General Grant having command authority over this army else he would have been castigated by the press for promoting the use of intoxicants.

While the reality of sutler operations in terms of the soldier complaints seems to be in contradiction to the regulations there undoubtedly is validity for the complaints. A special artist for the illustrated magazine published by Frank Leslie captures in a sketch a close-up of a sutler’s shop. The title given for the sketch is “A Sutler’s Store, Harper’s Ferry, Va. — From a sketch by our special artist with General Geary’s Division in 1862.” Of particular interest in the sketch is the sutler’s sign showing the words “Liquor Sold,” a bottle labeled “Gin” on the store shelf along with another bottle labeled “Plantation” (bitters) and another sign “No Trust.” How could this blatant violation of the no liquor regulation occur? The apparent answer may be that this sutler and others like him were not controlled by the regulations because they were not appointed sutlers and operated outside of the military jurisdiction. Thus they could choose to sell liquor and price their goods as to what the traffic would bear. (5)

The informative volume describing life in the Union army, titled “Hard Tack and Coffee,” (6) comments on the subject of liquor sales. The author, a U nion army veteran, states “They were not allowed to keep liquors, and any one of them found guilty of this act straightway lost his permit to suttle for the troops, if nothing worse happened to him.”

Again the author of “Hard Tack and Coffee” commented on the sutler in a less acrimonious manner than his fellow soldiers. His general comment was that the sutler filled a need for the soldier but that no soldier was compelled to patronize the sutler.

Union General Henry W. “Old Brains” Halleck, who for a time served as commander of the Union armies, favored eliminating sutlers from the army because “of the incumberance of sutler-wagons on the march, and the nuisance of sutler-stalls and booths in camp; it would relieve officers and soldiers of much of their present expenses, and would improve the discipline and efficiency of the troops in many ways, and particularly by removing from camps the prolific evils of drunkeness.” (7)

Another supporting point of view was in a comprehensive report made in December, 1861 concerning an evaluation of army organization. This report was made by the Paymaster-General and sent to the War Department. In the report was a tersely raised question “Sutlers: Are they necessary? If so, they are a necessary evil.” (8)

The sutlers were accused on numerous occasions of using military wagons and animals, when the regiment moved, to transport their goods and tents. They were also criticized for impeding the movement of lengthy wagon trains by adding their wagons to the miles of the wagon convoy. (9)

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When the Union army began its Spring 1864 campaign in Virginia, General Meade had ordered the sutlers to stay behind and not impede the movement of the army. After two months of bloody fighting and extensive movement of the army General Meade sent an interesting recommendation to General Grant. Meade wrote “There are many articles only to be procured from the sutlers, which are necessary to the men’s comfort and which they are now in want of and I think it would be well to let the sutlers come up.” Grant responded in the affirmative. (10)

At other times in Virginia it had become a disadvantage to isolate the sutler wagons from army movements and supply convoys. For in Summer 1863 the bold Confederate cavalry partisan leader, Colonel John S. Mosby, found great delight in seeking out sutler supply wagons to obtain some of the luxuries which the war had denied them. On August 20, 1863 the Union Army of the Potomac issued an order that mandated a cavalry escort for sutler supply wagons when moving through what was called “Mosb/s Confederacy.” It was ordered that all sutler wagons loaded with supplies traveling from Washington to the area of Warrenton, Virginia must travel with a cavalry escort. Failure to comply with the order could have resulted in seizure of his goods by the army... or perhaps by Colonel Mosby. (11)

At one time General Robert E. Lee had to chastise Colonel Mosby for his continued success in capturing sutler wagons. The commander of the Army of Northern Virginia wanted Mosby to divert some of his energy to disrupting enemy communications. (12)

A war ballad sung by Mosby’s Rangers included the following words in the lyric.

When I can shoot my rifle clear At Yankees on the roads I’ll bid farewell to rags and tags And live on sutlers’ loads. (13)

In April, 1863 the U.S. War Department published a general order titled “Instructions for the Government of the U.S. in the Field” which was prepared by the distinguished political scientist Francis Lieber. This order was intended to be a comprehensive guide for the conduct of the army. The order included the recommendation that captured sutlers be treated as prisoners of war and any exchanges be made for like persons. (14)

Sutlers were also allowed in the camps holding Confederate prisoners of war. The same rules and regulations, with obvious exceptions, applied to the appointed sutler as if he were serving in an army regiment. The list of articles available for purchase by the prisoners were smaller than normal. The prison commander had custody of each prisoner’s personal funds and any purchases by the prisoner was paid from his sequestered funds directly to the sutler. Thus, the sutler token

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would not be involved in these transactions. In December, 1863 orders were issued to stop prisoner trade with sutlers. (15)

Soldier memoirs published after the war as well as soldier letters written during those hectic years abound with complaints about the regimental sutler and his prices. Some even tell of the vindictive raids by groups of soldiers on the sutler’s tent in which all of his goods would disappear or as one account stated they “ate everything he had except two kegs of nails.” (16) However, some accounts are unique. According to one account the incident nearly resulted in bloodshed. It was Spring 1865, in the siege lines near Petersburg, at the sutler’s stand that served a regiment of colored cavalrymen. A number of white infantrymen from the 1st Michigan and 20th Maine made themselves unwelcome customers for the sutler because their sutler was not avaialble. A vicious fight quickly ensued and in the fracas “Care was taken in all this confusion to upset the sutler’s tent. Soldiers began running off in all directions with cookies, cakes, canned peaches, cheese, tobacco, raisins, sardines and other goodies.” (17) The colored cavalry regiment was brought up, with sabers unsheathed while the Michigan and Maine infantrymen were poised with muskets and fixed bayonets. The brandishing of these weapons brought the fight to a stand-off and both groups backed away.

The Confederates in northern Virginia found that a roving quasi-sutler selling pies made in local farm kitchens to the soldiers in blue was a profitable business. More important was that a pie salesman could go almost anywhere within the lines of the Union army while seeking military intelligence or carrying messages. (18)

The army sutler, by virtue of his monopoly to serve a specified regiment, was unlike the general civilian merchant who had competitors and had to entice customers by advertising. The civilian merchant, during the war-time, would find the store-card token a useful means for promoting his business as well as a convenience in providing small coin change. Some of the army sutlers, even though they did not have the need to advertise, would also issue tokens which showed their name, the regiment they served, and the value of the token. Thus the token issued by this specialized retail merchant could in reality be considered a Civil War store-card token. Though performing a similar function to civilian merchants the sutler merchant was different in numerous ways. The sutler customer base was normally limited to soldiers of a particular regiment or military post and his place of business could be subject to frequent changes of location and subject to unusual hazards. This uniqueness of his business and some differences in the tokens he issued causes them to be grouped by collectors separate from other merchant tokens. This also raises considerations of how the sutler tokens differed and what was the purpose of such tokens.

The sutler token differs from the merchant’s store-card and the patriotic token in several ways. First, the sutler token would always specify the face

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value(19) of this imitation coin and they were issued in more than one denomination. Most of the store-card and patriotic tokens purposely do not indicate a value but they would circulate as one-cent piece which they endeavored to imitate. The most common sutler token denominations were 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents and 50 cents. Some other denominations were also issued on a less frequent basis.

The size of the patriotic token and the store-card token were generally of a uniform size and duplicated the size of the U.S. one-cent coin (Indian head) being minted at the time. The sutler did not need this uniformity of size or the need to provide a sham one-cent piece. For example, as listed in the Schenkman catalog, (20) the 5 cent sutler token is found in twelve different sizes ranging from 15mm diameter to 32mm diameter. The 10 cent token comes in ten different sizes and the 25 cent token is found in eleven different sizes. Many sutlers who issued tokens in several denominations would vary the size with each denomination to avoid mistakes in handling.

Patriotic devices, slogans and emblems were rarely used on the sutler tokens. Those that were used apparently utilized the same dies that had been used to produce patriotic tokens. Generally the sutler token appearance is a more “plain vanilla” utilitarian look.

Many sutler tokens would display the name of the token maker. The most prolific of these token makers was John Stanton of Cincinnati who listed his business as a die sinker or stamp & brand cutter on a large number of these tokens.

The higher value and variety of denominations reinforces the logical judgment that the primary purpose of the sutler token was to provide small change for the use of his soldier customers. The general shortage of coins in the North would undoubtedly have pervaded the ranks of the army where the pay scale was based on full dollars and often pay day was on an infrequent basis.

Another advantageous use for the sutler would have been in the simplification of recording his customer’s credit accounts. It would have been simple for the sutler to give his soldier customer his monthly credit limit in a lump sum of tokens in lieu of the burden of recording each credit sale and possibly exceeding the regulation maximum limit. A private soldier receiving $13 per month pay would, by the Act of March 19, 1862, have a monthly credit limit of only $2.17. With the soldier signing a payroll lien when receiving the tokens and no other place to spend the tokens but with the sutler this reduced the risk for the sutler of violating the credit limit.

Finally, the sutler would ultimately also profit by all of the tokens which he did not have to redeem with government coins and currency. For instance, all of the sutler tokens in collections today represented a profit for the sutler!

How popular among the war-time sutlers was this practice of issuing tokens? A small number of sutlers would choose to issue paper currency or cardboard

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scrip in preference to metal tokens. Their number was small and will not be considered in this analysis that follows.

During the war period there were approximately 2,500 army regiments (artillery, cavalry, engineer and infantry) in the service of the United States. (21) Of this number regiments less than 5% would have sutlers who had tokens prepared with their name and regiment. This certainly indicates that it was not common for sutlers to fmd it necessary to conduct their business with the aid of privately issued coins.

The largest number of regiments serving in the Union army came from the state of New York. Following, in order of magnitude, were the states of Pennyslvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, etc. Yet the state with the largest number of regiments having sutler-issued tokens was Ohio, with Illinois and Indiana next, followed by Pennsylvania. For Ohio this represented about 15% of their regiments have sutlers who issued tokens. The apparent explanation is that the dominant die-sinker, John Stanton, was located in Ohio. New York with the largest number of regiments in service would rank sixth in the number with sutler tokens or approximately 2% of the regiments. The size of a regiment was limited by army regulations so it was not a case of a few over-sized regiments only requiring the use of tokens.

As with the patriotic and store-card tokens which, with a very few exceptions, the date of issue was not displayed on the sutler tokens. This can raise the nagging question as to how we know the sutler tokens were issued during those hectic days of the War Between the States. The quick response is that the use of such tokens during the war period, as with the patriotic and store-card, is a generally established historical fact. It would require acts of Congress in 1864 to finally prohibit this practice. The sutler tokens can even more be positively identified with the war period because most of the army regiments shown on the tokens were only in active existence during this period.

Apparently the sutler token, like the patriotic and store-card token, had its greatest popularity in the earlier days of the war. Lacking the availability of any other documentary evidence as to precisely when they were issued some assumptions can be made from those issued by Virginia and West Virginia regiments. Eleven different Virginia and one West Virginia regiments had sutler tokens. However, the Virginia regiments were from the western part of Virginia in what would become West Virginia when that region seceded from Virginia. Thus, all were actually from what we now know as West Virginia. Using the name Virginia helps to date their time of issuance. President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill on December 31, 1862 which created the thirty-fifth state of West Virginia. All of the regiments which were using the name of Virginia were mustered into United States service prior to the December 31, 1862 date. They were formed as early as May 1861 and as late as October 1862. The single regiment that used the name of West Virginia was also formed during the period of October 1861 -

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October 1862 but must be considered an exception. The sutler of this regiment probably was late in deciding on or ordering the tokens. Apparently all the other sutlers ordered tokens about the time they were mustered into Uncle Sam’s service. This would indicate that the tokens were probably produced sometime during the period of May 1861 to December 1862.

Footnotes

1. Francis A. Lord, “They Fought For the Union” (New York: Bonanza Books,

1960), p. 121.

2. “U.S. Army Regulations,” issued August 10, 1861, Article XXV.

3. “The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies” (hereafter cited as O.R.), Series III, Vol. 1, p. 938.

4. “O.R.,” Series I, Vol. 40, Part III, p. 155.

5. “Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War” (New York: 1895), p. 209.

6. Philip Van Doren Stern, “Soldier Life in the Union and Confederate Armies”

(New York: Bonanza Books, 1961), p. 159-164.

7. Lord, p. 130-131.

8. “O.R.,” Series III, Vol. 1, p. 729.

9. “O.R.,” Series III, Vol. 2, p. 544.

10. “O.R.,” Series I, Vol. 40, Part III, p. 73.

11. “O.R.,” Series I, Vol. 29, Part II, 78.

12. Virgil C. Jones, “Ranger Mosby” (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1944), p. 173.

13. Jones, p. 14.

14. “O.R.,” Series III, Vol. 3, p. 154.

15. “O.R.,” Series II, Vol. 6, p. 625.

16. John J. Pullen, “The Twentieth Maine” (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1957), p. 281.

17. Pullen, p. 281-282.

18. John Bakeless, “Spies of the Confederacy” (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co.,

1970), 346.

19. The face value of the sutler token was specified in a variety of ways, i.e., (using 50 cents as an example) 5-5 cents - 5 cents in goods - Goods for 5 cents - Good for 5 cents in goods - Good for 50 in goods at the sutlers store - Good for 5 cents in trade.

20. David E. Schenkman, “Civil War Sutler Tokens and Cardboard Scrip” (Bryans Road, MD: Jade House Publications 1983).

21. Frederick H. Dyer, “A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion” (Reprint - New York: Thomas Yoseloff, 1959), p. 39.

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Reflections as of March, 1990

One man’s opinion (mine) of the rarity of Wisconsin Civil War Store Cards — and it could be wrong —

Preface — to Part III

Readers of this Section III of this rarity analysis of Wisconsin Civil War store cards are invited to review the Preface & Prelude comments before Section I. Those notes pertain to this Section III, Neenah thru Whitewater. The format for this Section III reverts to the Section I format of addressing the various communities as a suffix to the individual community listings.

Section III — Neenah thru Whitewater

WI Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft Remarks

ldent'n Coll’n Coll’n Count Rarity Opinion

Neenah —

Two single card merchants; both probably struck by Lanphear. The Leavens piece is rarer than the Hunt store card.

520A-la

Yes

18/2

4

5

JOHN HUNT GROCERIES / &

PROVISIONS

520B-la

Yes

13/3

3

6

C W LEAVENS & CO GROCERIES

Newburg —

Single merchant town, struck by Mossin & Marr. The writer would suggest that an UNC is difficult.

530A-la Yes Yes 16/1 6 5 FRANCKENBURG &

KELLER DEALERS / IN / DRY

GOODS /

New Lisbon —

RCK collection includes AU & XF pieces; I know of no UNCs. A Ramsey hi-grade piece is tougher than Wescott. Both are difficult, though a bit overrated. Struck by

Childs.

540A-la

Pit

Yes

15/0 8

6

J RAMSEY DRY / GOODS /

GROCERIES / & GENERAL MER- CHANDIZE

540B-la

Yes

13/0 7

6

L C WESCOTT DEALER / IN /

HARDWARE / STOVES & /

AGRICUL

North Prairie —

Three cards; Bogardus by Mossin & Marr, the others by Childs. The writer would feel that the Remington & Smart pieces are equally difficult to obtain. My “count” on the tough Smart piece is “3,” but I am of the opinion that two close friends have Smart Pieces in their collections. In this one instance, I would feel that the RCK rarity rating is conservative; I feel that both the Remington & Smart pieces are R-

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WI

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Remarks

Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft

Coll’n Coll’n Count Rarity Opinion

8; that no more than 10 of each actually exist.

550A-la

Yes

17/2

5

W H BOGARDUS DEALER / IN /

DRY GOODS / GROCERIES / HARDW

550B-la

Yes

No

5/1

8

7

J REMINGTON SONS DRY /

GOODS & / GROCERIES

550C-la

Yes

No

3/0

7

J SMART STEAM / FLOURING & /

PLANING / MILLS

Oconomowoc —

The RCK count of “4” plus the ANS piece would make this Tate piece (by Mossin & Marr) an R-8 from a SCT; tough and perhaps the key to a Wisconsin town set. There was no Tate in the X-W/F/H collection; there were notes to the effect that the ANS piece was UNC. While I cannot confirm that grade, I do know that my piece is in excellent condition.

590A-la Yes Yes 4/1 9 8 MRS J TATE MILLINER

Oconto Co —

SMT, another Mossin & Marr piece. Incidentally, this card represents the northern most store card from Wisconsin. It did circulate. RCK collection includes the only UNC that I know of.

600A-la Yes Yes 18/1 4 5 STILES GANG MILLS DEALER / IN

/ LUMBER / LATH & SHINGLES

Oshkosh —

A great Wisconsin town. Mossin & Marr struck the Bock & Jaenicke; Lanphear struck the others. Collectors will attest to the fact that there are several sleepers amongst Oshkosh. Both Hasbrouck & Lines pieces are booked at R-3; I believe them to be R-7. Oshkosh is another city where hi-grade pieces deserve a premium; they’re hard to come by in UNC.

620A-la	Yes	Yes	10/1	6	6	G. BOCK CITY HOTEL / PROPRIETOR
620B-la	Yes	Yes	12/2	3	6	JOS BOLES MERCHANT TAILOR / AND / DEALER IN / CLOTHING
620C-la	Yes	Yes	23/4	3	5	FRAKER BRO’S DEALERS / IN / BOOTS & SHOES
620D-la	Yes	Yes	6/2	8	7	ANDREW HABEN & CO DEALERS / IN / CLOTHING
2a	Yes	No	4/0	8	8
3a	Yes	Yes	9/0	6	6
4a	Pit	Yes	2/2	9	9
620E-la	Pit	Yes	6/3	3	7	HASBROUCK & FANCHER DEALERS / IN / STOVES & / TINWARE
620F-la	Yes	Yes	17/2	5	5	HAY & CLARK DEALERS / IN / HARDWARE
2a	Yes	Yes	14/0	7	6
620G-la	Yes	Yes	15/4	4	6	JAENICKE & KLOTZSCH MANUFACTURERS / & / DEALERS / IN /
620H-la	Yes	Yes	15/2	3	6	KELLOGG & HUGHES DRY GOODS
lb	Yes	No	2/2	8	9

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Wl Ident'n	Kraft Coll'n	ANS Coll’n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks i
6201- la	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9	LEVY & DUNCAN DEALERS / IN / CLOTHING
2a	Yes	No	5/1	9	7
3a	Yes	No	2/2	8	9
4a	Yes	Yes	3/0	6	8
5a	Yes	No	13/0	6	6
6a	Yes	No	5/0	9	7
620J-la	Yes	Yes	8/2	3	7	LINES & RUSSELL HARNESS/ MAKERS
Id	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Colonel Green.
620K-la	Yes	Yes	16/4	3	5	A NEFF DEALER / IN HARDWARE GROCERIES & C
620L-la	Yes	Yes	13/0	8	6	S B & J A PAIGE GROCERS
lb	Yes	NO	4/0	9	8
2a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; I doubt this piece exists.
3a	Yes	Yes	12/2	5	6
The Kirtley sale that was held (3/10/90) at the National Collectibles Show i
Chicago listed a 4	‘2a” piece; the writer did not see this piece. Maybe I goofed.
620M-la	Yes	Yes	3/3	9	8	H RANS DEALER / IN / CLOTHINC
2a	No	No	0	10	-	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this exists).
3a	Yes	Yes	8/1	5	7
4a	Yes	Yes	9/0	7	6
5a	Pit	Yes	3/2	7	8
620N-la	Yes	Yes	8/4	4	7	B H SOPER DEALER / IN / FUR- NITURE
2a	Yes	No	2/2	9	9
3a	Yes	Yes	8/1	6	7
620O-la	Yes	Yes	10/2	4	6	ALLEN VOSBURG & CO MUSIC STORE
620P-la	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this exists).
2a	Yes	Yes	13/1	6	6
2b	NO	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this exists).
3a Yes Portage City —	No	1/1	9	9	Just maybe this is R-10.

SCT with the McMillan store card credited to Childs. Quite difficult to obtain in hi- grade; almost impossible in UNC. 1 consider my X-Green piece as a nice brown UNC.

660A-la Yes No 11/1 7 6 T M McMILLAN GROCERIES /& /

CROCKERY

Port Washington —

Another SCT, this one’s Druecker by Mossin & Marr. Not as tough as Portage; available in XF, but not UNC.

680A-la Yes Yes 13/1 5 6 J DRUECKER DEALER / IN / DRY

GOODS / GROCERIES / CLOTHING

Racine —

Like Oshkosh, a community with numerous sleepers. Childs was diesinker for all but the Erhardt & Raps card. Other than the Elminger piece, very hi-grades are

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WI	Kraft	ANS	1978-86	Book	Kraft	Remarks
Ident’n	Colin	Coll’n	Count	Rarity	Opinion
hard to come by.
700A-1	Yes	Yes	3/1	9	8	J I CASE & CO THRASHING / MACHINE / MANUFACTUERS
2a	Yes	Yes	24/1	4	5	Manfr’s abbreviation
3a	Yes	No	2/0	8	9
4a	Yes	No	1/0	9	9	Just maybe this is R-10.
5a	Yes	No	1/1	9	9	Verified by CWTS, 1094 reverse, X-Colonel Green.
700B-la	Yes	No	3/1	9	8	J CLOUGH FINE / FAMILY / GROCERIES / NUTS / & C
2a	Yes	Yes	1/1	5	9
3a	Yes	Yes	7/1	8	7
3b	No	No	0	10	-	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this exists).
4a	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS, 1211 reverse, X- Colonel Green.
700C-la	Yes	Yes	17/2	6	5	JOHN ELKINS DEALER / IN / WATCHES / JEWELRY / PIANOS / & P
2a	Yes	Yes	15/1	7	6	L
3a	Yes	Yes	14/1	6	6
4a	Yes	Yes	6/0	6	7
5a	Yes	Yes	2/2	8	9
700D-la	Pit	Yes	32/22	5	4	F ELMINGER MERCHANT / TAILOR
2a	Yes	No	18/9	5	5
700E-la	Yes	Yes	1/1	5	9	J W ENGLISH TRUNK / & / HARNESS / DEALER
2a	Yes	No	2/0	9	9
3a	Yes	Yes	15/2	7	6
3g	No	Yes	0	10	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
700F-la	Yes	Yes	23/3	3	5	ERHARDT & RAPS AUCTIONEERS
lb	No	No	0	9	•	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this exists).
RCK collection does have one piece that	seems to be a “thick” planchet. This is
mentioned	in the book.
700G-la	Yes	Yes	19/1	6	5	THOS FLAVEY MANFR’R / OF / REAPERS & / MOWERS
2a	Yes	Yes	9/1	5	6
3a	Yes	Yes	13/0	7	6
4a	Yes	Yes	9/0	6	6
5a	Yes	Yes	2/0	8	9
700H-la	Yes	Yes	1/1	6	9	D H JONES STAPLE & / FANCY / DRY GOODS
2a	Yes	Yes	7/0	7	7
3a	Yes	Yes	4/1	9	8
4a	Pit	Yes	12/0	7	6
7001- la	Yes	Yes	2/1	7	9	J & H MILLER DEALERS / IN / BOOTS / & / SHOES
2a	Yes	Yes	9/1	8	6
3a	Yes	Yes	6/1	7	7
700J-la	Yes	Yes	9/0	7	6	THELAN & DIETERICH DEALERS / IN / DRY / GOODS / & / GROCERIES
2a	Pit	Yes	2/2	7	9

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Wl

Ident'n

Remarks

Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft

Coll’n Coll’n Count Rarity Opinion

Ripon —

Single merchant town, Greenway store card. Diesinker said to be Stanton per CWTS V3N4. Variety 7 has the 1047 reverse; variety 8 has the 1037 reverse. Seems to be a rather confusing store card; grades run all over the map.

720A-la	Yes	Yes	16/3	8	5	GREENWAY & CO’S RESTAURANT / & / BILLIARD / ROOMS
lb	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
li	Yes	No	1/1	9	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Harris, X-Hartzog
111	No	Yes	0	9	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
2a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion; 1 kind of doubt this exists.
3a	No	No	0	8	-	No basis for an opinion; I kind of doubt this exists.
4a	Yes	No	2/2	8	9
4d	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
5d	Yes	No	1/1	10	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
6a	Yes	No	4/0	8	8	GREENWAY’S / IMMENSE / CON- CERT / HALL
7a	Yes	No	2/1	Uni	9
7b	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
7d	Yes	Yes	1/1	Uni	9	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
8a Sauk City	Yes	No	5/1	Uni	7	Verified by CWTS; X-Korzick, X-Hartzog.

Another single merchant town; Mossin & Marr piece. Nice little piece that is tough as nails in UNC condition. Another of the small communities that surround

Madison. Like Beaver Dam, Columbus, & Cross Plains — store cards were used in the daily trade; they did circulate. Notes indicate the 3a variety in the ANS collection has the obverse die incused, double struck & rotated 130 degrees. Another Mossin & Marr boo-boo.

700A-la	Yes	Yes	41/2	3	4	C NEBEL STEAM MILLS
2a	No	No	0	9	-	No basis for an opinion.
3a	No	No	0	8		No basis for an opinion; I kind of doubt this exists.
4a	Yes	No	2/2	8	9
4d	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
5d	Yes	No	1/1	10	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
6a	Yes	NO	4/0	8	8	GREENWAY’S / IMMENSE / CON- CERT / HALL
7a	Yes	No	2/1	Uni	9
7b	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
7d	Yes	Yes	1/1	Uni	9	Verified by CWTS; X-Rich Hartzog.
8a	Yes	No	5/1	Uni	7	Verified by CWTS; X-Korzick, X-Hartzog

Sheboygan —

Supposedly a single merchant town, though a rumor exists that there is a second Sheboygan merchant. One would think information of that nature would be shared with the society membership. Until it is, let’s think in terms of a SMT. Pieces probably did not circulate per records/notes which list a lot of UNCs, and higher grades in general. Stanton is put forth as the diesinker. The writer does wonder if edges were checked by early attributors.

790A-la

Yes

No

2/2

9

TROWBRIDGE’S WATCH / CLOCK /

& / JEWELRY / STORE

Id

No

Yes

0

10

9

R-9 per Hartzog.

2a

No

2/0

10

9

RCK thinks both appearances were of the

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1	Kraft Coll'n	ANS Coll’n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Remarks Opinion
2al	Yes	Yes	5/3	8	same s.c. 7 Appears to be commonest variety.
2b	Yes	Yes	1/1	9	9
2i	No	Yes	0	9	10 Appears only in the ANS collection

Sparta —

Nothing unusual about Sparta. Childs evidentally worked his way up towards LaCrosse, as did Mossin & Marr (see Tomah strikes). The pieces are quite difficult; RCK considers them slightly underrated. 1 would further suggest that UNCs are few and far between; a nice UNC deserves a premium price.

830A-la Yes Yes 15/2 5 6 HAMILTON & CO GROCERS

830B-la Yes No 8/16 7 W S NEWTON DEALER / IN /

HARDWARE / & STOVES

Stoughton —

Small community to the south & east of Madison; Lanphear struck the three merchant cards. For town collectors, the Peterson piece is the most readily available. UNCs have popped up for each of the three merchants. Lanphear struck so-called specials as I understand it, especially planed C-N cents that are over- struck. It is not unusual then, to find a 2d variety listed in the book, pedigree unknown. There are a few “brass” Lanphear pieces. It’s possible that the brass items fell into the special category.

860A-la	Pit	Yes	9/4	7	6	T P CAMP WATCH / MAKER
2b	Yes	No	1/0	9	10
2d	No	No	0	10	-	No real opinion, though I’ll bet it does exist.
860B-la	Pit	Yes	7/2	6	7	DEARBOURN & ROOT GROCERS
860C-la Tomah —	Pit	Yes	16/4	3	5	H PETERSON DRY GOODS / CLOTHING / BOOTS SHOES / & C

Fairly rated community, up near Sparta, both tokens credited to Mossin & Marr. Eaton & Barns the toughest; both deserve a premium in UNC.

890A-la

Yes

9/1

6

EATON & BARNS DEALER / IN /

DRY GOODS / GROCERIES / & C

890B-la

Yes

20/1

3

5

WM RUNKEL DEALER / IN / DRY /

GOODS / & C

Two Rivers —

Lake Michigan SCT near Manitowoc; understandable that Mossin & Marr engraved this store card. Somewhat prolific & rather readily available.

900A-la Yes Yes 31/3 4 4 R SUETT1NGER MANUFACT’R / & /

DEALER / IN / STORES, TIN

Waterloo —

SMT between Madison & Watertown, la variety credited to Lanphear (V5N4) while Mossin & Marr were responsible for the 2a. There was no plate of the la variety in the book; RCK has no basis for an opinion. Like the book, I doubt the piece exists. Like Two Rivers, the store card is readily available.

915A-la

No

0

10

*

PH CARPELES & CO DRY / GOODS

/ & / GROCERIES

2a

Yes

24/4

4

5

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W1

Ident'n

Remarks

Kraft ANS 1978-86 Book Kraft

Coll'n Coll’n Count Rarity Opinion

Watertown —

At the time of the civil war, I would suspect Watertown was a rather major community as the mid-point between Madison and Milwaukee. 13 merchants, a good mix. All three active diesinkers got their foot in the door. Lanphear is credited with the Bellack, Bertram, Cordes, Fischer 2a, Moulton & Racek Restaurant plus probables for Fountain & Goldener. M-M is credited with the Dervin, Duffy, Fischer la, Heyman, & Kusel store cards. Childs did the Racek Tavern token, good for a glass of beer. There are several varieties sprinkled amongst the 13 merchants. All are available in hi-grades. Some merchants are a bit tougher than the book suggests.

920A-la	Yes	Yes	16/3	3	5	H BELLACK DRY GOODS / GROCERIES & PROVISIONS
920B-la	Pit	Yes	12/6	4	6	BETRAM & CO BOOTS & SHOES / SIGN / OF THE MAMMOTH / BOOT
920C-la	Yes	Yes	12/4	3	6	CORDES & PLATZ DRY GOODS / GROCERIES & / LIQUORS
lb	Yes	No	1/1	9	10	X-W/F/H
920D-la	Yes	Yes	3/3	8	8	T DERVIN DRY GOODS / GROCERIES / & / CLOTHING
lb	Yes	Yes	4/4	8	8
Id	Yes	No	2/2	8	9
ldo	Yes	No	1/1	10	10
Idol	No	Yes	0	Uni	10	Appears only in the ANS collection.
le	Yes	Yes	3/3	8	8
2a	Yes	Yes	24/1	4	5
3a	Yes	Yes	10/5	6	6
3b	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
3d	Yes	Yes	1/1	8	9
3e	Yes	Yes	1/1	10	9	Gotta be R-9 if both ANS & RCK have this store card.
4b	Yes	Yes	4/4	8	8
4d	Yes	Yes	2/2	8	9

Note that Dervin was a Mossin & Marr strike. If one compares the UNCs to the total count of off-metals, this once again, appears to bear out my theory on M-M off-metals; that they were presentation pieces to the buyer.

920E-la	Yes	Yes	15/1	5	6	PATRICK DUFFY GROCER
The Duffy store card is tough	as nails	in	UNC & relatively tough in XF or better
920F-la	Yes	Yes	21/2	4	5	FISCHER & ROHR CLOTHIERS
2a	Pit	Yes	9/1	5	6	Lanphear per V3N2.
2d	Yes	No	1/1	10	10	X-W/F/H.
3a	Yes	No	1/0	9	10	X-W/F/H.
920G-la	Pit	Yes	15/5	6	6	W C FOUNTAIN DRUGS / PAINTS OILS / BOOKS / STATIONERY & C
lb	Yes	No	4/3	8	8
2a	Yes	No	9/6	7	6
2b	Yes	No	6/3	8	7
920H-la	No	No	0	6	-	No basis for an opinion (I doubt this piece exists).
2a	Yes	Yes	21/6	6	5	CHAS GOELDNER MUSICAL / INSTRUMENTS / AND / NOTIONS
2b	Yes	No	5/3	8	7
2d	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Green.

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WI		Kraft	ANS	1978-86	Book	Kraft	Remarks
Ident’	n	Colin	Colin	Count	Rarity	Opinion
	3a	Yes	Yes	4/4	8	8
	3d	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Green.
	3do	Yes	No	1/0	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-W/F/H, but how?
	4a	Pit	Yes	16/3	5	5	CHAS GOELDNER..MANUFR / OF / HARNESS / CHILDRENS / CARRIAGES / & C
	4b	Yes	Yes	5/5	9	7
	4d	No	No	0	10	-	See notes below.
The	writer	does	NOT	list the	book’s 4d	variety. This was evidentally misat

tributed as a 4d. It was sent to CWTS & came back as a 3d, papered by CWTS.

I am a bit confused on this as the actual 3d card is X-Green. There was no 3do in the book, but that card (3do) was X-W/F/H. Having 2d & 3d strikes would not be unusual (with Lanphear); by the same token, there should then be a 4d

variety in	existance somewhere.
9201-la	Yes	Yes	8/1 4	7	JOHN HEYMANN OYSTER / RESTAURANT / & / BEER HALL
920J-la	Yes	Yes	9/1 3	6	DANIEL KUSEL HARDWARE
lb	No	No	0 9	-	No basis for an opinion.

Please see RCK earlier comments on 510AK-2b. This 920J*lb, to the writer, seems to be another non-existant Marr 1194 reverse, in brass.

920K-la	Yes	Yes	9/4	4	6	J MOULTON GROCERIES / FLOUR
Id	Yes	No	1	Uni	10	& FEED Verified by CWTS; X-Green.
920L-la	Pit	Yes	19/1	3	5	THEODORE RACER RESTAURANT
lb	Yes	No	2/1	8	9
920M-la	No	No	0/0	9	-	T RACER. ...GOOD FOR ON GLASS
lb	Yes	Yes	29/16	8	4	BEER. No basis for an opinion; doubtful.
Waukesha — Three cards, each	a SCM, close to Milwaukee, with all store cards by Lanphear

Rather minimal number of UNCs turn up, and the merchants are quite tough to obtain. Sherman is the most readily available piece.

930A-la	Pit	Yes	8/2 7	7	CHARLES CORR GROCERIES / CROCRER / & NOTIONS
930B-la	Pit	Yes	10/2 6	6	J A DUNBAR GROCERIES / PROVISIONS / FRUITS / & C
930C-la	Yes	Yes	16/2 7	5	H W SHERMAN AGT....DRY GOODS / HATS / CAPS AND / GROCERIES
Whitewater — Between Madison & Milwaukee, a	bit south. Childs & Lanphear split the strikes

evenly. A bit of mistique surrounds the Gallt & Cole varieties; do they or do they not exist? From the book description, one would assume that someone must have compared a 3a against either the la or 2a varieties. Lathrop & Wahlstedt are the most difficult.

960A-la

Pit

Yes

19/1

5

5 GALLT & COLE. ...DRY / GOODS /

GROCERIES / BOOTS & / SHOES &

r

2a

No

0

9

Lx

No basis for an opinion; quite doubtful.

3a

No

0

8

No basis for an opinion. Book suggests it does exist.

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Wl ldent'n	Kraft Coll’n	ANS Coll'n	1978-86 Count	Book Rarity	Kraft Opinion	Remarks t
960B-la	Pit	Yes	5/2	4	7	J S LATHROP GROCERIES / AND / PROVISIONS
2a	Yes	No	1/0	Uni	9	Verified by CWTS; X-W/F/H. R-9 by Hartzog; 1085 reverse.
960C-la	Yes	Yes	21/0	5	5	J T SMITH JEWELER
Id	Yes	No	1/1	10	10
2a	Yes	Yes	10/2	5	6
2b	Yes	No	1/1	Uni	10	Verified by CWTS; X-Green.
960D-la	Yes	Yes	10/3	5	6	DR VAN VALKENBURGH DRUGGIST / AND / GROCER
2a	Yes	Yes	13/2	6	6
960E-la	Pit	Yes	2/1	6	9	A WAHLSTEDT...DRY GOODS / GROCERIES / AND / LIQUORS (Lanphear)
2a Yes In Closing	Yes	7/1	4	7	(Childs strike).
A writer I	am not; for the mistakes you will find in this material,

can only apologize. A few notes of possible interest. A major portion of my present collection traces it’s pedigree back to Rich Hartzog, Doug Watson, and the Fulds, in that order. Another substantial portion of the collection traces its pedigree back to the Colonel Green holdings. Those store cards were in the possession of a B J Johnson of St. Louis shortly after World War II. They were acquired by a Great Lakes collector, and eventually passed into the Hartzog collection, becoming part thereof. Other interesting additions to my collection came via Dennis Wierzba and Len Roosmalen. A number of persons have assisted the writer; some with valuable advice, information and encouragement; some by sales; some by purchasing my duplicates so that I could afford to purchase additional Wisconsin pieces. To each and every one, I would offer a sincere thank you. They include (but are certainly not limited to) Dale Cade, Rich McFerran, Len Roosmalen, Lester Burzinski, Rich Hartzog, Ed Schwan, Phil Gaffney, Steve Tannenbaum, Dennis Wierzba, Cindy Grellman, Jack Detwiler, Dr. Larkin Wilson and others. Obviously I’ve overlooked some; for that I apologize.

Quite a bit of information on the various diesinkers active in Wisconsin, with credits for their having struck certain pieces, has been taken from articles that appeared in past issues of the Courier. Everyone should avail themselves of the hard covered Journal which covers volumes 1-6; it remains available from the Civil War Token Society. The writer found Ken Bauer’s Journal article on Planed Cents as CWT Planchets extremely interesting as it relates to Lanphear’s activity with Wisconsin copper-nickel strikes. Ken’s article appears in the Spring, 1988 issue.

Finally, the author hopes you’ve enjoyed the listing and comments. Feel free to put my opinions to use in your search for the elusive store cards of Wisconsin. Again, this is offered for the good-of-the-hobby, nothing else. It is one man’s opinion — mine. In my semi-retirement, I

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would sincerely solicit any comments and input that you might offer. I trust anyone receiving this information will respect that writer’s wish that it not be copied indiscriminately; it is intended for the good of the hobby of collecting Civil War Store Cards from Wisconsin. I’d wish all Society members happy hunting with results similar to mine. Three of my great finds “just happened” — may the same success “just happen” to you.

Robert C. Kraft — 205 N. Whitney Way — Madison, WI 53705 March, 1990

THE GENERAL STORE

WANTED: Any variety of Ohio 165DI or 165DR. Bob Metzger/Chris Markham, 3006 Great Valley Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613 (512) 331-6510.

INCUSE PATRIOTIC CWT’s WANTED: Send description and price. Also wanted Patriotic 47-332 without obv die break. J. Jacobi, 232 Elton Rd., Garden City, NY 11530.

STILL WANTED: merchant scrip with CWT tie-ins. Have many token and paper money books at low prices; send large SASE for list. George Springer, 2427 Ninth St., S.W., Canton, OH 44710,

WANTED: Civil War tokens and U.S. coins. Any condition! Send by insured mail for my best offer. Thank you, Mr. G., Box-3223, Queens, NY 1 1386.

YOU NEEDED some of the 18,819 tokens/medals Williges sold in 1990. Many were Civil War. Free! Next 3 lists. Williges, Box 1245, Wheatland, CA 95692.

PLAN TO ATTEND the New Jersey Token and Medal Show in Cherry Hill, June 28-30 and the N.C.E. in Chicago, Aug. 11-12 (Sunday-Monday). For details call Paul Cunningham, (517) 423-8951.

CIVIL WAR TOKENS — VFS5.29, XFS6.50. Two hard times tokens $5.29 each. PPD, guaranteed. Write; Raymond Cobb, 17435 Imperial Valley #1810, Houston, TX 77060.

FOR SALE: CWT’s. Send SASE for free list to, Jerry Braseman, P.O. Box 1 10625, Cleveland, OH 44111.

This ’n That

The Auction Manager was remiss in not letting you know that LM Bob O’Brien’s collection of store cards & patriotic CWTs is being disposed of thru the Society auctions. The first part of his collection appeared as a part of auction #79 in the last issue, and subsequent portions will appear for a number of issues to come, as his collection was extensive.

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REAL TOKENS OF THE CIVIL WAR

by Will Mumford

Archaeologists and treasure hunters were both puzzled by the flattened lead bullets often found in Civil War campsites. But when they found several flat lead bullets with coin impressions they began to speculate. Different values of coin impressions were found: an 1859 cent, an 1853 half dime and an 1860 quarter. Why would soldiers make impressions of U.S. coins on smashed lead bullets? It didn’t take much speculation to reach the conclusion. The flattened bullets were used by the soldiers as gaming tokens.

It is well documented that poker was a popular Civil War campsite pastime:

“. ..various games of cards were freely engaged in. Many men played for money.” (1)

“Let us close our game of poker,

Take our tin cups in our hand,

While we gather round the cook’s tent door,

Where dry mummies of hard crackers Are given to each man,

O hard crackers, come again no more!” (2)

The hard crackers were later known as “hardtack.” It’s a wonder they weren’t used as poker chips... perhaps they were!

Money was rarely seen in the field encampments. Even the Sutlers, who traveled with the army, found they needed to make their own small change... the same as the merchants were forced to do. Real coins were scarce in the field. This was especially true in the Confederate forces:

“Very little money was seen in camp. The men did not expect, did not care for, or often get any pay, and they were not willing to deprive the old folks at home of their supply, so they learned to do without any money.” (3)

Outside of a few purchases from the local Sutler, the only other need for money was during the soldiers leisure hours when engaged in games of chance. No doubt sticks or stones and even bullets were used to feed the kitty, but even during the Civil War G.I. ingenuity created something better. Why not smash the bullets. They were easily flattened with a hard object... between two rocks or using the butt of a gun. The flattened bullet formed a near round slug of lead

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which resembled a coin and would certainly serve as a more suitable poker chip than pebbles. They could be easily trimmed to different sizes representing different values. They could also be cut into sections to make small change (They are often found cut into sections). Occar ‘onally a soldier had a real coin and it was easy to hammer an impression into the soft lead adding more credibility to the flat bullet with the inverse impression of a real coin.

The soldiers had an unlimited supply of lead bullets, used or otherwise. They also spent about 90 percent of their time in camp with little to do but odd chores, such as smashing bullets into poker chips to satisfy the days demands for gaming.

Civil War relic hunters have found many odds and ends combing the old battlefields and campsites. Very few coins are found, but flattened bullets are often found. More likely than not they were the real tokens of the Civil War — made by the soldiers, used by the soldiers in the campsites and probably tossed aside before the next march... as it was easy to make more.

While we are debating the definition of a Civil War token should we not also include the smashed bullets used as gaming tokens by the soldiers of the war? What could more suitably qualify as a real token of the Civil War?

Notes:

(1) Soldier Life in the Union and Confederate Armies, Edited by Philip Van Doren Stern, Fawcett Publications, 1961, pg. 38

(2) Ibid, pg. 77

(3) Ibid, pg. 298

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Exit Interviews —

A Learning Experience

By Dale Cade

This fourth exit interview mailing (Feb. 1991) showed an increased response over last year’s when 56 responses were received from the 120 sent out — 46.67% (42.3% last year). Of these 56 responses, 27 were renewals, 28 confirming resignation from CWTS, and one death was reported.

Concentrating on the 28 confirmed resignations and the reasons thereto, the most oft repeated reasons, by far, were: 1) Interested in other areas of collecting; 2) no time/money for the hobby; 3) Sold CWT collection; and 4) The tokens are not interesting (sorry people — can’t do anything about that). Other reasons aired were: 5) I never find tokens I need in the auctions; 6) Tokens are too expensive; 7) The reference books (Fuld) are too expensive; 8) No monetary appreciation of investment in CWTs; 9) Dealer apathy in returning calls is a big turn off; 10) The Journal articles aren’t interesting (members — here’s a challenge you can meet and correct); 11) The Journal is published too infrequently; 12) There are not enough ads offering tokens for sale (this is currently being corrected); and 13) Pictures of tokens would be a big help (apparently the author of this comment was not familiar with the present two Fuld references).

Two other responses are worth repeating verbatim:

1) “Collecting should be fun and self-satisfying, but when things get too technical (ie: Joe Blow was known to manufacture 1300 of this type) it turns m? off. If I was to collect rare expensive tokens, then I would lose sight of why I started collecting in the first place — because they look NEAT.” (It appears to this writer that the person who wrote the foreging was unable to see the forest for the trees. There are many, many ways to collect CWTs, and the collector, not his peers, decides what way of collecting is of interest to him. To get the wheat you have to filter the chaff, or to put it another way, one man’s chaff is another man’s wheat.)

The second response is lengthier, and is directed to dealers and to anyone else who sells CWTs. It highlights a general problem in the numismatic field that probably has no adequate answer. The dealer is in business to make money — at issue is what percentage on any given transaction. This response is addressed to CWTS, and reads as follows:

2) “I waited until after the Long Beach Coin Show before writing this letter. Since I started buying CWTfc, I have put together a modest collection of 177 tokens. Needing some money, I took the tokens to the Long Beach show to sell.

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Paul Koppenhaver and a few other dealers looked at the tokens and had no use for them, or if interested at all, offered less than half of what I paid for them. The same dealers who talk so highly about what they have to sell don’t think so much of the same tokens when it comes time to buy them back. I didn’t start collecting to get rich, but I cannot afford to put my money into something that I can’t even get my money back when trying to sell them.

Paul Koppenhaver was the nicest dealer I talked to. He told me that dealers and auctions pushed prices too high, so I should put them away and forget them for awhile. I know dealers have to make a living, but when they won’t buy, after 7 or 8 years, what they sell, it is time to look elsewhere."

As I said earlier, this is an ongoing problem that has no clear cut soution, but is a very decisive issue for collectors.

On the up side, there were several compliments to CWTS as follows: 1) Dues are fair and I find no fault with CWTS; 2) Like the Journal and all the information in each issue. Keep up the good work; 3) Enjoyed the Journal; and 4) You folks put out a good magazine.

In summary, the CWTS is making progress in resolving problems (compared to last year’s listing), but there is still room for improvement.

CWTS Meeting Held in Conjunction with F.U.N. Convention

For the third consecutive year, the CWTS held a meeting in conjunction with the Florida United Numismatist (FUN) convention held in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 3-6, 1991. The meeting was Saturday, January 5, at 3 p.m. Those who attended the meeting were: Cindy Grellman, Jim Partin, Robert Williams, Gaylor Lipscomb, Rick Hotham, Clay Grant, Steve Tanenbaum, and Kevin Grellman. This small (but knowledgeable!) group had an informal discussion regarding errors on Civil War tokens. Jim and Cindy brought a handful each, and included such errors as: misaligned dies, laminated planchets, clipped planchets, off-center strikes, railroad rims, brockages, clashed dies, double strikes, and a token with a crudely hand-trimmed planchet. Everyone seemed to enjoy the hands-on observations and discussions as to “how” and “why” these errors occurred.

Rick Hotham also brought an example of NY 630BU-la for all to see. Rick could see distinct lines through the reverse (slightly to the right of the center of the planchet), and thought it was perhaps a clashed die. Everyone had a look, and agreed with Rick’s diagnosis. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:50 p.m.

Note: Upon returning home from the convention, I took a close look at my own NY 630BU-la, and it too had distinct clashed dies. I could not see any die clash marks on my -2a or -3a example from the same merchant.

— Cindy Grellman

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CIVIL WAR TOKENS FOR SALE

Fatriotics and Storecards • Send SASE for Price List •

STEVE D’AGOSTINO P.O. Box 1580 Redlands, California 92373

Civil War Talk

The Treasure Coast Coin Club held its regular monthly meeting on November 14, 1990. The education program featured Cindy Grellman who spoke on “Civil War Tokens.” Her slide presentation included interesting observations on this intriguing part of numismatic history. In appreciation of her excellent presentation, President Grant honored her with the silver proof metal of the club’s 25th anniversary.

The club meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Indian River Community College in Ft. Pierce. For information, write P.O. Box 3373, Ft. Pierce, FL 34948.

New Jersey Token & Medal Show

JUNE 28-30

Contact:

Paul A. Cunningham Box One

Tecumseh, MI 49286 (517) 423-8951

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Postage Stamps for Change

Passing by the butcher stall of Mr. John Longwell in Park Street today, we saw him busily engaged in pasting sheets of postage stamps upon letter paper and cutting them apart to use for change. He had them of the value of three, ten, twenty-five, thirty, and sixty cents. This is far preferrable to the issuing of Shin plasters which at best could have only a local circulation. Postage stamps are useful throughout the country and strangers will not refuse them. By pasting them on paper, they are not sticky and can be used for postage with a little gum or a wafer.

The Falls City Register and Paterson and Bergen Advertiser (Paterson, NJ)

July 23, 1862

— contributed by Howard Lanza

Plans for CWTS Activities at 1991 ANA

After a hiatus of many years, the CWTS will have a hospitality suite available to its members on Monday night, August 12, 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. at the Hyatt in the Diplomat Room. The room is being made available courtesy of ANA. The Society will provide refreshments and snacks for its members. Here is a chance for our members to meet face-to-face and swap stories and tokens. Members are encouraged to bring material to show or trade.

The annual Board meeting will be held over breakfast in the Garden Terrace restaurant at the Hyatt at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, to accommodate our dealer members who need to setup at ANA. Any Board member or officer planning to attend please contact me so we can plan. Anyone not able to attend please send in agenda items and designate a proxy, if possible. I hope to accomplish as much business as possible by mail pre-Board meeting. The general meeting for all members will be at 3:00 p.m. in Room 7, Convention Center on Tuesday, August 13. The results of the Board meeting will be reviewed with time for member feedback and show-and-tell of a few favorite CWTs. These room assign- ments should not change, but check the schedule when you arrive at ANA.

The CWTS will have a booth at ANA. We definitely need volunteers to occupy the booth for the week. Chicago area members plus those staying at ANA for any time, please contact me if you can spare a few hours to help. In general, we need volunteers to sign up to help for the hospitality suite and perhaps give a 15 minute talk at the General meeting. Let’s all help to make this our best ANA ever!

Dennis P. Wierzba 21 Brook Hollow Lane New Providence, NJ 07974 (908) 464-4684

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THIS ’N THAT

1. The ranks of the Life Members have increased again with the addition of Jodi Hawk as LM 115. This brings the total of living Life Members to 108. Welcome aboard, Jodi.

2. Over 40 members showed an interest in running for the Board of Governors, and the CWTS officers are most happy with these results. With only four seats to be filled each year, it will take a bit of time to work thru the list. Don’t give up!! You WILL be contacted eventually.

3. A word to all of you auction bidders. When you make out your bid list, your telephone number is not an acceptable substitute for your ZIP code. A number of bid sheets have been received with the ZIP missing. Please review for ZIP and phone number before mailing the bid sheet.

4. Lost Sheep Department. The address on file for two of our Life Members are apparently bad as their mail is constantly returned with no forwarding address. Anyone having address information for Joseph W. Ellis (last address a P.O. box in Alpharetta, GA) and Roy H. Van Ormer (last address in Washington, PA with a “home” address in Bridgeville, PA) please send same to Donna or to Dale Cade. Their addresses appear in the front of the Journal. Thanks.

New Die Combination

A new die combination was recently reported to me by Jack Detwiler. The new discovery will be in a future revised edition of the Patriotic Civil War Tokens catalog, under the category of “half cards.” This token was originally found and is owned by CWTS member Norman Talbert, a coin dealer in Cleveland, OH.

The obverse of the token is Fuld patriotic die number 85. The reverse is the same as store card reverse die 1327, the “perioscopic spectacles” pictorial. The reverse is a “new” die in the patriotic book, and has been assigned Fuld die number 533. The new listing, therefore, is 85/533, copper, RIO. Jack sent along a color photo, and the discovery piece grades about EF. Congratulations Norm!

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The CWTS Charter Members Our Unsung Benefactors

By Dale Cade LM19

If you were asked (as I have been) how many charter members of CWTS were on the books when the charter membership period closed in August 1967, what would have been your answer? 10? 20? 50? 100? If you had said 119, you would have been 100% correct. That is the number that had responded to Chris Mackel’s first five letters and had paid the $3.00 yearly dues. In addition, 17 others who had indicated interest declined to pay the dues, and hence were not included as Charter Members nor as regular CWTS members (the only membership category at that time).

How do I know all of this? Will Mumford very kindly made copies of all of Chris Mackel’s correspondence when getting the CWTS going, and sent the copies to me for a membership chronology I was in the process of assembling. Until I had the opportunity to read, understand, and digest their contents, I had little perception of the truly staggering amount of work that was involved and that Chris had undertaken. We all owe Chris a debt that can never be repaid!

Chris and Earl Rogers were the “fathers” of the CWTS. At that time, CWT collectors were scattered, unorganized, and virtually unknown to each other. Contact between collectors was by correspondence, referral, and general word of mouth. Shortly after the idea for the CWTS saw the light of day, Earl became an inactive collector. As the infant society commenced growth, Chris reached out to the new Society members for help. These members responded in kind and were rewarded with early membership numbers. Many of these earliest members are still active members — how many names do you recognize?

1. Chris Mackel 9. Helen Moore

2. Earl Rogers 10. Chester Robinson (deceased)

After these earliest members, membership numbers were assigned on the basis of the calendar sequence of dues receipt. That is the procedure still

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3. Doug Watson

4. KenTrobaugh

11. Virgil Foss

12. Bill Cook (resigned)

13. Louis Berndt (resigned)

14. Leland Strickle (resigned)

15. Howard Law (resigned)

16. Bob Hailey

5. Melvin Fuld (deceased)

6. Herman Aqua

7. Charles Urquhart (resigned)

8. George Fuld

followed by the CWTS — first come, first enrolled. From this group of pioneers have come the following:

2 Presidents

(Melvin Fuld and Herman Aqua) 1 Vice President (Bob Hailey)

1 Secretary (Chris Mackel)

1 Journal Publisher (Doug Watson)

5 Authors in V1N1 of the Journal

a. Earl Rogers, “Shubel D. Childs,

Jr, Civil War Die Sinker”

b. George & Melvin Fuld, “Notes

on Civil War Tokens”

1 Treasurer (Earl Rogers) c. Doug Watson, “Civil War Token

2 Advertising Managers Replicas”

(Ken Trobaugh & Doug Watson) d chester Robinson «Wm s

1 Librarian (Ken Trobaugh) Wilcox of Adrian”

Not a bad record for a fledgling group of dedicated CWT connoisseurs. As other dedicated members joined this cadre, they assumed other duties within the growing organization, and together they became the “glue” that held the CWTS together during the lean early years and into the present.

Are you a charter member of CWTS? As you have probably surmised by now, if your regular membership number is 119 or less, you are a charter member. Many of these 119 people hold Life Memberships now, but the original regular member number is the determining factor. Of the original 119 charter members, 35 remain active on the membership rolls. The balance have either died or resigned their membership. The active charter members as of this writing are:

1. Chris Mackel

2. Earl Rogers

3. Doug Watson

4. Ken Trobaugh 6. Herman Aqua

8. George Fuld

9. Helen Moore 11. Virgil Ross 16. Bob Hailey

26. Rodney Lovelace 35. Simon Cordova

39. Jack Detwiler

40. Dave Dorfman

41. Benj Fauver

42. Norm Ewoldt

46. Robert Herzog

47. Ed Hibarger 50. Christine Gregg 52. Elwin Leslie 54. Forest Mintz

58. Will Mumford

59. Rudolph Mudroch 63. Ed Rosen

68. Don Thornes

72. Louis Waldman 77. D. Frank Elam 83. Bill Canaday

88. Paul Igelman

89. Robert Hudson

92. Bob Lusch

93. Don Miller

97. Walter Ott

98. Gene Stotts 107. Dave Faraday 117. John Harlacher

On behalf of all of the rest of the CWTS membership, let me extend the heartfelt thanks of all of us to the Charter Members, and particularly the early ones, without whose foresight, hardwork, and dedication, we would not now be an independent Civil War Token Society, but one of the many sub-groups of the parent Token and Medal Society.

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In Sympathy

It is with great sympathy that the Civil War Token Society informs you of the passing of one of our members, Donald Morgan. Don was CWTS life member #11 2, and husband to our secretary, Donna Morgan. Don was only 43 years old when cancer took his life. We pray that his family and friends find peace and comfort in the memories of the years they had with Don.

Report on Auction #80

This auction saw an increase in the number of bidders when 88 of them submitted 1404 bids for the 373 lots offered, and 80% of them came away winners of one or more of the lots. Gross sales nearly hit the $4,800 mark.

The most popular lot was no contest — it was lot 343, pat 128/289b, in a runaway with 29 bids. Next, a distant second, was lot 372, pat 256/433a, with 16 bids, and close behind in third spot was lot 19, ME 100A-2a, with 15 bids.

Clay Grant (also a CWTS member), President of Treasure Coast Coin Club and Cindy Grellman, President of Civil War Token Society.

Wanted! Wanted! Wanted!

I need the following categories of Civil War advertising tokens: (1) Medical/ Physician to treat specific ailments or to provide specific services; (2) For bottled products, such as bitters, medicines, sodas, etc; (3) Glassworks; (4) Brewery tokens showing kegs or mugs; and, (5) Tokens from merchants who are known to have produced a bottled product. Examples include:

Mich.: 225BL-la-4d and 770C-la-lb

N.Y.: 105P-la-3a; 105R-la; 630AV-la; 630AY-la; 630AZ-la; 630BU-la Ohio: 165M-la; 165N-la, (etc.); 165AY-la; 165AZ-la(etc.); 520A-la

730A-la; 930D-la; 995A-la - 995B-4a Penna.: 750P-la - 750P-4c; 750N-la; 765C-la Non-Cont.: NC-29a(-f)

Common or scarce * Duplicates okay * VF or better

Please state your asking price. Thanks!

Mike. ‘Russetf

401 Virginia Ave., Herndon, Va. 22070

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CIVIL WAR TOKEN SOCIETY AUCTION #81

TERMS OF SALE — READ CAREFULLY

CLOSING DATE 26 JUNE 1991

“or three weeks after Journal mailing, whichever is later”

1. Send bids to Dale Cade, 26548 Mazur Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., 90274.

2. All tokens have been attributed by members. Lots incorrectly attributed or described may be returned within 7 days of receipt of lots. Reason for return must accompany lots.

3. Bids are to be made by lot number only. Earliest postmark will decide tie bids.

4. Bids of $10 or more will be reduced to 10% over the second highest bid, or to 50% of the bid, whichever is larger. Bids less than $10 will not be reduced.

5. Terms are cash. Lots will be shipped by U.S. Mail unless otherwise requested. Bidders will pay postage and insurance. Payment is due and payable upon receipt of billing.

6. Auction Manager reserves the right to reject any bid or to withdraw any lot.

7. All tokens are copper unless otherwise indicated.

8. Abbreviations used are: SCM - Single Card Merchant & SMT - Single Merchant Town.

9. A double grade on a lot (eg: F/XF) indicates OBV/REV grading.

10. Listings are per FULD, “U.S. CIVIL WAR STORECARDS” & “PATRIOTIC CIVIL WAR TOKENS.”

11. Prices realized will be available after the close of the auction, and will be sent FREE to all bidders. Others requesting the prices realized list please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with your request.

12. Please observe a minimum bid of $3.50 per lot unless otherwise indicated in parentheses ( ) following the lot description. This is a general minimum for the auction, and does not imply the value of any lot in the auction. Bid responsibly.

CONNECTICUT

1. 35A-la R3 XF/VF dark, residue traces

2. 35B-la R3 XF residue traces, die chip rev, partial RR rim

3. 35B-la R3 XF + residue traces, die chip rev, few tiny spots obv

ILLINOIS

4. 45 A- lb brass R2 XF+ few old shallow gouges and bluish tinge rev, SMT

5. 150J-3a R3 XF/VF + part “rusty” color, numerous old small gouges both sides

6. 150AI-lb brass R8 XF/VF residue traces (MB $100.00)

7. 150AX-la R3 VF+ residue traces, SCM

8. 150BB-4a R8 VF/XF old scratches, fins, and small damage area obv, old scratches rev, both dies misaligned and uneven strike (MB $30.00)

9. 150BC-3a R5 XF/AU residue traces (MB $10.00)

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10. 210 A- la R7 XF/VF reddish, residue traces & stains, “sandy” texture rev, several planchet scratches and two token scratches obv, scarce SMT (MB $140.00)

11. 320A-la R8 VF “sandy” texture, rev bust lacks detail, rare merchant (MB $27.00)

12. 775A-la R5 VF residues

INDIANA

13. 150A-la R6 VF dark residues, numerous shallow pits both sides, SMT

14. 150 A- la R6 VF+ red-brown, residue traces, SMT (MB $75.00)

15. 285A-2a R5 XF darkening, residue traces, SMT

16. 430A-la R8 VF + dark, residues, scarce merchant (MB $60.00)

17. 500G-2a R5 XF residue traces, small spot rev, “K” of “KENDALLVILLE” removed obv

18. 500S-la R8 VF + reddish, some letter fade & few scratches obv, scarce SCM (MB $80.00)

19. 570D-la R7 VF reddish, rim pinch rev, some letter fade obv center, SCM (MB $45.00)

20. 570H-la R9 XF residue traces, very rare SCM (MB $80.00)

21. 630A-5a R3 VF Ind Prim, darkening, spectacle rev

22. 740B-5a R4 XF residue traces, reddish, several old scratches both sides, obv die rusty, tiny edge flat

23. 770A-lb brass R8 UNC extensive staining, die break rev (MB $48.00)

24. 995A-la R6 XF reddish, green residue traces, several black spots obv and one rev, some irridescence rev, probably cleaned, SMT

25. 995A-la R6 XF residue traces, uneven strike, few tiny old “pinpricks” both sides, SMT

KENTUCKY

26. 150 A- la R5 XF+ residue traces & stains, old scratch rev

MASSACHUSETTS

27. 115G-4a R6 XF red (from cleaning?), green residues

28. 970A-la R4 XF residue traces, SMT

MICHIGAN

29. 25A-la R3 AU residue traces

30. 190A-la R2 XF residue traces, SMT

31. 225T-la R4 XF + darkening, green residues

32. 225AG-lac R5 AU dark, rev c’stpd “GEIS” and has bent piece & locally flattened the obv

33. 225AO-la R5 XF/VF dark, old gouge obv

34. 225BU-la R5 XF/VF dark, residues, semi-porous rev

35. 300F-la R3 XF dark, residue traces, uneven strike has caused some letter weakness both sides

36. 450L-3a R4 VF+ residue traces, old scratch rev

37. 495A-la R2 XF darkening, residue stains, holed at 11 o’clock (MB $3.00)

38. 525D-4a R3 VF reddish, porous planchet, uneven strike with some letter weakness obv center

39. 610C-3a R7 VF/VG residue traces

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40. 610C-5a R7 AU + partial luster, residue traces, some spotting

41. 960A-12a R8 VF except some old gouges both sides have caused some detail damage, residues

MISSOURI

42. 910C-la R4 XF darkening, residues, rough rim and several rim cuds obv

NEW HAMPSHIRE

43. 120 A- la R5 XF + residue traces & stains, SMT & SCM

NEW JERSEY

44. 555B-la R3 VF tiny clip, rim bulge and old long scratch obv, uneven strike (MB $4.75)

45. 555C-2a R3 XF residue traces, small red stain rev, rim nick & partial deep rim obv

NEW YORK

46. lOA-la R2 VF residues & residue stains (MB $3.00)

47. lOA-la R2 XF residue stains

48. lOB-la R3 XF + residue & luster traces, tiny statin obv

49. lOD-la R4 AU residue traces & stains

50. lOG-la R3 XF reddish, black residues (MB $5.00)

51. lOH-la R1 VF dark residues, rim nicks both sides, make an offer

52. lOH-la R1 XF residue traces, statin rev

53. lOH-la R1 XF residue traces, rectangular holed at 11 o’clock has caused local out of round edge, make an offer

54. 10H-3aa R4 VF darkening, residue traces (MB $5.00)

55. 10H-3aa R4 XF residue traces & stains

56. 10H-4aa R4 AU red-brown, partial luster, some staining (MB $11.50)

57. 10H-5aa R3 VF/XF red-brown, residue stains (MB $5.00)

58. 10H-5aa R3 XF green residue traces, few old scratches rev, ex Fuld

59. 10H-7a R3 VF except has been damaged and bent by punching, make an offer

60. 10H-7a R3 VF residue traces

61. 10H-8a R3 AU residue & luster traces (MB $5.50)

62. 80B-la R3 VF residues, letter fade center rev, uneven strike (MB $10.00)

63. 95F-4a R2 XF + residue traces, gray-green sheen and rough rim rev, rev die rusty

64. 105E-la R3 VF/F+ dark, rough

65. 140A-2a R1 XF residues, partial RR rim, old scratch rev, SMT

66. 140A-2a R1 XF residue traces & stains, old gouge obv, SMT

67. 140A-2a R1 AU residue stains, SMT

68. 145B-la R2 VF -I- residue traces, partial RR rim, 1.44 mm

69. 630C-lla R6 XF residue traces & stains, small rim cud rev (MB $10.00)

70. 630D-la R2 XF green residue traces, die breaks both sides

71. 630D-la R2 XF green residue traces, die breaks both sides

72. 630L-3a R2 F + /G+ residue traces, letter weakness obv center, make an offer

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73. 630L-3a R2 XF/VF residue traces, rim pinch both sides, rev strike very weak and early stage of die break

74. 630M-la R2 XF residue traces, small planchet gouge rev

75. 630M-la R2 AU red, two cuds rev, short fin obv

76. 630M-9a R5 AU part red, both dies shattered, obv die clashed

77. 630M-9g lead R5 UNC except entire piece is dark and covered with tiny pits giving a dark sandy texture (buried?) (MB $7.00)

78. 630M-12ao R6 UNC obv die clashed & shattered, nearly full luster (MB $18.00)

79. 630M-13a R3 XF except few letters obv have been scratched out, residue traces, rev grainy, small rim damage area obv

80. 630M-13a R3 XF both sides rusty, partial RR rim

81. 630M-13a R3 XF + /XF luster traces, both dies very rusty

82. 630M-13a R3 XF + darkening, residue & luster traces, straight clip

83. 630M-13b brass R4 UNC nearly full luster, some staining, partial RR rim (MB $14.00)

84. 630N-3a R4 XF dark residues (MB $8.50)

85. 630N-4a R2 UNC red, some light staining, rev die shattered

86. 6300- lal R2 VF darkening, green residue traces, obv has many old deep gouges and center letter damage, dished, make an offer

87. 630U-lal R3 AU reddish, some letter weakness obv due to poor planchet and weak strike (MB $25.00)

88. 630V-7a R2 XF residue traces, poor rim rev

89. 630Z-la R3 VF /XF residue traces, little detail on obv bust

90. 630AE-la R2 AU red luster traces, few tiny spots, uneven strike

91. 630AG-ldo C-N R8 UNC over 1862 C-N cent, long die break obv, ex Chris Mackel (MB $145.00)

92. 630AG-5b brass R7 UNC full luster, uneven strike (MB $30.00)

93. 630AG-5d0 C-N R8 UNC over 1863 C-N cent, residue traces, rev die misaligned (MB $145.00)

94. 630AJ-la R3 XF residue & luster traces, die breaks both sides, weak strike & clashed die obv, SCM

95. 630AJ-la R3 XF+ residue traces, obv die clashed, SCM

96. 630AM- la R1 VF+ residue traces

97. 630AM-lal R1 XF + red luster traces and uneven strike rev

98. 630AM-lal R1 AU residue traces & stains, old scratch obv

99. 630AN-ldo C-N R8 AU over C-N cent, darkening, poor planchet (MB $61.00)

100. 630AO-5a R4 AU green residue traces and red luster traces, rim cud obv, uneven strike

101. 630AQ-3d C-N R9 UNC residue traces, two die chips rev, obv design weakness opposite bust rev, ex Chris Mackel (MB $95.00)

102. 630AT-3a R2 XF gray-green residue traces, partial RR rim

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103. 630 AY- la R2 AU red-brown, residue & luster traces, few old scratches obv (MB $11.00)

104. 630BA-la R4 XF residue traces

105. 630BB-ld C-N R8 UNC broadstruck, small planchet edge nick, rough & filed planchet (MB $48.00)

106. 630BF-la R2 XF/VF except obv letter fade opposite monk figure rev, red luster traces, residues obv

107. 630BK-3a R5 XF+ residue traces, obv rim nicks, small stain & uneven strike rev

108. 630BK-3a R5 AU residue traces & stains, old small gouges rev (MB $10.50)

109. 630BO-la R1 VF darkening, residues, obv die chip and uneven strike, rim damage area rev, make an offer

110. 630BS-la R2 VF+ residue traces, rim cud & rough rim rev, ex Fuld

111. 630BS-2a R2 XF/VF green residue traces

112. 630BV-la R1 XF obv residue stains & darkening, residue traces, die break rev, die breaks & die chip obv with some finning

113. 630BV-7a R6 UNC part red, obv center weak opposite rev device, rev die break & chip (MB $20.00)

114. 630BW-lb brass R5 VF + residue traces, scratches & small stains obv, two stains rev, only use of 1189 die, SCM (MB $55.00)

115. 630BX-2g lead R2 VG dark, white residue areas rev, ex Fuld, make an offer

116. 630BZ-la R2 AU darkening, part red, obv die breaks and two rim pinches, tiny green spot rev

117. 630CB-2a R3 UNC part red, residue traces, small rim damage area obv, dies misaligned (MB $7.00)

118. 630CC-4a R2 XF luster traces, green residue traces, die breaks rev, partial RR rim

119. 630CG-la R3 XF+ residue traces, die break rev, SCM

120. 845 A- lb brass R7 VF residue traces, old small gouge rev, partial RR rim, rev die rusty, SMT (MB $140.00)

121. 890B-6b brass R1 XF residue traces, stained, foreign substance (glue?) obv, ex Fuld

122. 890B-25b brass R6 XF/VF “dusty” appearance, partial luster, ex Fuld

123. 89 0B-30b brass R2 XF residue traces & stains

124. 890E-12b brass R4 XF + green residues, obv die break, rev rim nick, ex Fuld

125. 905C-la R3 XF dark, residue traces

126. 940A-la R3 VF -I- green residue traces, SMT

127. 940A-la R3 XF residue traces, few tiny spots & short scratch obv, SMT

128. 940A-3a R7 VF + residue traces, uneven strike, SMT (MB $15.00)

OHIO

129. 5A-lb brass R7 UNC nearly full luster, several tiny spots obv, tiny residue stain rev, only use of 1048 rev (MB $70.00)

130. 50B-la R5 VF rim pinch rev, letter fade obv center opposite bust rev (MB $7.75)

131. 60B-la R5 XF residue traces, poor planchet obv

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132. llOA-la R8 XF/VF darkening, reddish, rim dent rev, tough town

133. 165N-9a R1 XF residue traces & stains, probably cleaned, tiny clip, grainy rev (MB $10.00)

134. 165R-20A R7 UNC red, small rim cud & tiny black spot rev, some detail fade opposite bull obv (MB $50.00)

135. 165T-4a R5 XF + /XF residue traces, numerous “bagmarks”, rough rims, clip (MB $6.50)

135. 165Z-8a R8 UNC red luster, few small stains obv, rev die breaks & chip (MB $54.50)

137. 165AC-3b brass R8 AU darkening (MB $64.00)

138. 165AE-6a R4 XF/VF residue traces (MB $8.50)

139. 165AE-9a R5 AU luster traces, rev has cud, rim pinch, & long fin (MB $25.50)

140. 165AH-6b brass R7 UNC fuU luster except for few stains rev (MB $61.00)

141. 165AM- la R7 AU red-brown, poor planchet obv (MB $75.00)

142. 165AW-6b brass R8 AU partial luster (MB $48.00)

143. 165BI-3a R7 AU sandy texture rev (MB $25.50)

144. 165BX-la R5 AU reddish, rev die break, some staining (MB $14.00)

145. 165CF-3a R4 VF darkening, grainy both sides, clip (MB $7.00)

146. 165CJ-la R4 XF + residues, rev rim nick, bulged, & finned

147. 165CN-2a R2 AU residue & luster traces

148. 165DE-3a R3 XF except non-parallel dies have caused some detail fade both sides, rough planchet obv

149. 165DP-la R4 XF+ residue traces

150. 165ER-7a R6 UNC red, spotty obv (MB $45.00)

151. 165ES-la R1 XF reddish, residue traces, uneven strike has produced some letter/detail weakness

152. 165FX-5i zinc R9 AU few stain spots, old gouge rev (MB $61.00)

153. 165GG-2a R5 VF residues, several small gouges obv, several rim cuds rev

154. 165GS-16a R6 XF part red obv, stained, cuds, & fins rev (MB $9.50)

155. 165GS-21a R5 VF + dark, residue traces, clip (MB $9.50)

156. 165GV-2a R8 VF some letter fade & old long gouge obv (MB $38.50)

157. 165GY-lla R7 AU reddish, residue traces, uneven strike (MB $16.00)

158. 165GY-29a R4 VF dark, residue traces & stains (MB $7.00)

159. 175C-la R2 XF green residue traces

160. 190B-2a R6 XF/VF several old deep scratches both sides (MB $8.00)

161. 330 A- la R4 VF few old gouges both sides

162. 345A-la R8 XF residue traces, old long scratch obv (MB $48.00)

163. 400B-la R8 F + reddish, very porous, SCM (MB $21.00)

164. 535A-6a R6 XF residue traces, die break rev, old small gouge obv (MB $8.00)

165. 535A-6a R6 XF + residue traces, rim pinch each side, die break rev (MB $9.50)

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166. 560B-la R9 VF darkening, residue traces & stains, old gouge & several old scratches obv, uneven strike obv has caused some letter weakness

167. 620A-2a R4 AU/XF rough rim rev (MB $9.50)

168. 830G-la R7 VF/G red-brown, very porous (MB $10.00)

169. 860C-lb brass R3 XF residue traces, tiny stain obv

170. 990A-la R2 XF green residues, tiny red stain obv, SMT

171. 995B-2a R2 XF residue stains, clip, incomplete clip and poor planchet obv (MB $12.00)

PENNSYLVANIA

172. 615A-la R2 VF+ green residues and crusty, SMT

173. 750N-la R4 XF/VF residue traces, dark rev

174. 750W-la R5 AU red luster traces, rim cud & die scratches obv, old scratches & gouges obv, Fmning both sides, weak strike

WEST VIRGINIA

175. 890A-5a R6 VF + residue traces & stains, uneven strike has caused some letter fade obv, poor planchet area rev (MB $30.00)

176. 890D-2a R6 VF/XF reddish, darkening, clip (MB $45.00)

WISCONSIN

177. 510AP-4a R5 XF residue traces, rev reddish & die breaks with attempted holing in center

PATRIOTIC

178. l/229a R1 XF residue traces, some hair weakness obv

179. l/391a R1 VF dark, edge nick obv, slightly off center strike, make an offer

180. l/391b brass R4 VF residues, rev die rusty

181. 9/298 A a R8 VF Ind Prim, residue traces, uneven strike, some porosity obv (MB $75.00)

182. 9/298 A a R8 VF Ind Prim, residue traces, few old scratches rev (MB $90.00)

183. ll/298a R1 XF residue traces & small stain obv, residues rev

184. 13/297a R2 XF + green residue traces

185. 13/297a R2 AU residue traces, few old shallow gouges rev, obv die rusty

186. 15/319a R2 XF residues

187. 16/300 a R3 VF + residue traces & stains

188. 18/300a R2 XF residue traces, large stain obv, some weakness rev

189. 18/300a R2 AU/XF + tiny scratch obv, uneven strike rev has caused some detail weakness

190 1 8/3 5 3a R3 XF/VF red-brown, rough planchet has caused some rough detail obv

191. 19/396a R2 XF residue traces, obv die rusty, weak strike rev

192. 22/418a R3 XF+ reddish, tiny black spot & old scratch obv

193. 22/442a R2 XF reddish obv, darkening rev, partial RR rim

194. 24/246a R2 XF residue traces & stains

195. 26/418a R2 VF+ residues, partial RR rim

196. 27/365a R3 VF+ red obv, rev die misaligned

197. 28/303b brass R5 VF residue traces, weak strike has caused some letter fade rev, partial RR rim (MB $9.00)

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198. 34/275a R6 VF + reddish, residues

199. 35/265a R5 VF die chip & several tiny gouges rev (MB $8.00)

200. 35/265 a R5 VF+ residue traces, clip and edge flat opposite

200A36/271a R3 VF dark, partial RR rim, rim cud & old gouge rev

201. 37/434a R1 VF + residue traces, obv die misaligned & some finning

202. 37/434a R1 XF residue stains, old tiny gouge obv, slightly off center strike

203. 41/337a R2 XF darkening, residue traces & stains, some letter weakness rev

204. 42/336 a R4 VF 4- residue traces & stains, some letter weakness rev (MB $7.00)

205. 43/388a R2 XF

206. 45/332a R1 F + green residues, make an offer

207. 45/332a R1 XF obv die misaligned

208. 45/332a R1 AU reddish, may have been cleaned, “sandy” rev

209. 45/350a R2 VF + residue traces, small clip, weak obv strike

210. 46/339a R1 VF + /XF + residue traces

211. 47/332a R1 VF/F dark residues, die chip obv, poor rev, make an offer

212. 47/332a R1 VF green residues, large die chip & several die breaks obv, rev die rusty, small crease, make an offer

213. 47/332a R1 AU + reddish, red luster traces, rev die rusty, retained die chip obv

214. 48/299a R1 F/VF black residues, make an offer

215. 49/343 a R1 VF + residue traces

216. 50/335a R1 XF residue traces

217. 51/334a R1 XF red, residue traces, probably cleaned, rough field both sides, usual weak obv

218. 51/342a R1 XF residue traces, some letter weakness rev

219. 51/342Aa R2 XF/VF residues, ex Fuld

220. 51/342Aa R2 Au full red color, rough planchet, may have been cleaned and retoned

221. 53/336a R1 XF residue traces, die break rev

222. 54/179a R2 VF + /F + dark, residues

223. 54/179a R2 XF residue stains, tiny rim cud obv

224. 54/342a R1 XF residue traces, two tiny rim cuds obv

225. 55/162a R1 XF residue traces, several old scratches obv

226. 59/385a R2 XF/VF + few old scratches rev

227. 60/346a R5 VF + reddish, tiny clip (MB $12.00)

228. 63/366a R1 XF + /AU die break & luster traces rev, uneven strike both sides

229.