The Symphony Set (Lastufka Collection)
1863, United Stated, New York, Karl Token
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
CIVIL WAR STORE CARDS - NEW YORK |
| Item Description: |
NY 1863 NEW YORK F-630AM-1a CHRISTOPH KARL |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 BN |
| Owner: |
Lastufka Collection |
Owner Comments:
United States, New York - Civil War Token/Store Card - 1863, Christoph Karl
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 23mm
Mintage: Unknown
Obverse: Germania seated above the date.
Reverse: Lyre in wreath, surrounded by the store address and proprietor's name.
I love the design of this token, and the color it's developed over the last 150+ years. From the information I could find, Christoph Karl owned a liquor store or saloon and - along with many other store owners - issued this token because of a shortage of coins in general circulation at the time.