Excavated Token 1863 Broas Brothers Pie Bakers New York

Excavated Token 1863 Broas Brothers Pie Bakers New York- Inventory Number: CUR 185

Excavated token from Virginia campsite. Dated 1863 Broas Brothers Pie Bakers New York

United We Stand with likeness of Washington and flags. Obverse has "Broas Brothers Pie Bakers" around edge of field, "Our Country" surrounded by a wreath in the center.

By 1862, the second year of the Civil War, government-issued coinage began vanishing from circulation. American citizens hoarded all coins with gold and silver and eventually began hoarding copper-nickel cents as well. This made it extremely difficult for businesses to conduct transactions. In response, many merchants turned to private minters to fill the void left by the hoarded coins.

Comes housed in 5 inch x 6 inch riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

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Inventory Number: CUR 185