(1853–58) Hats & Caps Merchant Token New Orleans, LA – N.C. Folger NGC MS 65 RB

CVC & Collectables presents the (1853–58) New Orleans, LA – N.C. Folger “Hats & Caps” Merchant Token, cataloged Miller LA-10, certified NGC MS 65 RB.

Token Highlights:

• Brilliant Gem Red-Brown survivor with glossy, original surfaces.
• Bold American eagle obverse naming N.C. Folger, New Orleans.
• Reverse is a classic antebellum advertising store card listing: Clothing Store… Children’s Clothing, Trunks, Blankets & Plantation Goods – Hats & Caps.
• Scarce New Orleans merchant issue; exceptional grade for the type.

Specifications:

• Issuer: Private merchant token (United States, New Orleans, Louisiana)
• Date: c. 1853–1858 (antebellum era)
• Reference: M-LA-10 (Miller)
• Composition: Copper
• Edge: Plain
• Grade: NGC MS 65 RB
• Diameter/Weight: Typical large store-card module (approx. large-cent size)

Collectibility:

• Desirable Louisiana merchant piece with strong regional interest.
• Gem MS 65 RB is top-tier eye appeal for the issue.
• Cross-collectible: 19th-century tokens, Southern Americana, and advertising exonumia.