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Cent - Civil War Merchant Token - J.O. Ames, Books & Stationery, Hillsdale, MI
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features merchant advertising text in the field, with the issuer name J.O. AMES arching across the top, the word BOOKS prominently in large relief lettering at center, and STATIONERY and HILLSDALE, MICH. completing the legend below. Small decorative floral and star ornaments separate the inscriptions, all within a reeded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | J.O. AMES BOOKS & STATIONERY HILLSDALE, MICH. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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