A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens: Patriotic Tokens and Store Cards, 1861-1865 (Official Red Books)

Civil War tokens are tangible reminders of this country's history. These small, cent-sized tokens served as emergency "money" during the small-change shortage of 1862-1865. Today they are highly collectible, and A Guide Book of Civil War Tokens elevates the collecting and study of these once-shunned imitation cents to a new level of scholarship and accessibility. Novice and experienced collectors alike, as well as history buffs and everyone interested in the Civil War, will find this volume a fascinating and indispensable reference.

• A wealth of information not in print in any other single source
• Detailed historical background
• Valuations
• How to collect Civil War tokens and store cards
• Nearly every know die illustrated and described
• All known issuers discussed
• Technical information
• Legendary rarities
• More than 2,000 full-color photos
• Written by Q. David Bowers
• Foreword by Fred L. Reed
• Reminiscence by Dr. George Fuld
• 448 Pages