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Civil War Merchant Token - George B Ames Belvidere, Ill
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Thickness | 1.38 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a mortar and pestle adorned with a wreath of leaves in relief. The legend GEORGE B. AMES curves along the upper portion of the field, flanked by thirteen small six-pointed stars arranged around the inner border. The date 1863 appears in the exergue at bottom center. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | GEORGE B. AMES DEALER IN DRUGS, BOOKS, &C. BELVIDERE, ILL. |
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