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5 Cents - The New River Company Carlisle, West Virginia
| Location | United States |
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| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a central `3`-shaped cutout through the field, with the numeral 5 in relief above it. The outer legend reads PAYABLE IN MERCHANDISE ONLY and NOT TRANSFERABLE, flanking inscriptions on either side of the cutout reference THE OSBORNE REGISTER CO. CINCINNATI, and the ORCO PATENTED trademark appears in script below the cutout. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the issuer legend THE NEW RIVER COMPANY around the upper periphery and CARLISLE, W. VA. along the lower border. The numeral 5 appears above the central `3`-shaped cutout, which is flanked by decorative arc devices. Below the cutout is a monogram device incorporating the letters N, R, and CO. within a stylized cartouche. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE NEW RIVER COMPANY 5 N R CO. CARLISLE, W. VA. |
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