CVC & Collectables presents the 1863 Civil War store card token issued by H.W. Beeson, Groceries & Ship Stores of Detroit, Michigan, cataloged as Fuld-225H-1a. Struck in copper, this token advertised Beeson’s grocery and supply business while also circulating as emergency coinage during the wartime shortage. Certified NGC AU Details (Damaged), it retains bold design elements despite noted surface issues.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: H.W. Beeson, Groceries & Ship Stores
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Date: 1863
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-225H-1a
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC AU Details (Damaged)
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Legend: “H.W. BEESON / GROCERIES & SHIP STORES / WOODWARD AVE. / DETROIT”
Reverse:
Liberty Head (Indian Head cent style) surrounded by stars, with the date 1863 below.
Collectibility:
Michigan Civil War store cards are scarcer than eastern issues, with Detroit pieces particularly popular among collectors for their maritime connections. This F-225H-1a H.W. Beeson token in NGC AU Details condition offers strong historical value and affordable entry into Civil War exonumia. Find more alike here!
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