CVC & Collectables presents the Civil War store card token issued by A. Mester & Co. of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, cataloged as Fuld-300E-1a. Struck in copper during the small change shortage of the Civil War era, this token advertises the firm’s marble works business. Certified NGC AU Details, it retains strong design elements with light surface handling.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: A. Mester & Co. (Marble Workers)
- Location: Eaton Rapids, Michigan
- Date: 1861–1865 (Civil War era)
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-300E-1a
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC AU Details
- Diameter: Approx. 19 mm
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Inscription: “A. MESTER & CO. / MARBLE WORKERS / EATON RAPIDS, MICH.”
Reverse:
Uninscribed gravestone motif at center, symbolizing the company’s trade as monument makers.
Collectibility:
Michigan store cards are considerably scarcer than those from larger states, and the A. Mester & Co. issue is especially appealing for its distinctive design. This NGC AU Details piece offers certified authenticity and strong historical interest, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Civil War exonumia, Michigan tokens, and occupational pieces. Find more alike here!
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