CVC & Collectables presents the 1863 Civil War store card token issued by Joseph H. Merriam, Medalist, Die Sinker & Letter Cutter of Boston, Massachusetts, cataloged as Fuld-115E-1b. Struck in brass, this advertising token promoted Merriam’s engraving business and circulated as a 1-cent substitute during the wartime coin shortage. Certified NGC AU Details (Corrosion), it retains bold design elements despite surface issues.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: Jos. H. Merriam, Medalist & Die Sinker
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Date: 1863
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-115E-1b
- Composition: Brass
- Grade: NGC AU Details (Corrosion)
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Legend: “JOS. H. MERRIAM / MEDALIST / DIE SINKER AND LETTER CUTTER / ESTABLISHED 1836 / 109 SUMMER ST. / BOSTON”
Reverse:
Wreath enclosing legend: “MERRIAM BOSTON / NOT ONE CENT / 1863”
Collectibility:
Massachusetts Civil War store cards are popular among specialists, and the Merriam F-115E-1b issue stands out for its direct link to the engraving profession. This NGC AU Details example provides strong detail and certified authenticity, making it an attractive acquisition for collectors of Civil War exonumia and engraving-related tokens. Find more alike here!
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