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
