Store Cards #3

506 PA 13C-2a R5 EF Gregg & Dalzell Planning Mill, Allegheny City Pennsylvania . (50-75)

507 PA 13D-3a R8 MS62 10% Red. Hahn & Riddle City Tea House, Allegheny City . An overrated variety, but still a fairly scarce merchant and just the third Uncirculated example I have seen offered. (150-200)

508 PA 60A-1a R5 VF+ James Maines Gallery, Bakerstown Pennsylvania . (50-75)

509 P PA320A-5a R8 AU Obverse retoned from old cleaning. H. Wind Good For 5 Cents. Long listed under Cincinnati this merchant has now been attributed to Easton Pennsylvania . Henry Wind was a Hotel Keeper in Northhampton County during the Civil War. Always a rare merchant bring as much as $1,000 even as a Cincinnati token. This is just the ninth example I have seen offered of all varieties and likely worth much more as a new rare town. (2,000-3,000)

511 PA650A-1a R2 EF With small reverse spot. J. McKain Grocer, Mount Washington Pennsylvania . (<25)

512 PA750B-1d R6 EF M. B. Allebach Watch Maker & Jeweler, Philadelphia Pennsylvania struck in Copper Nickel. (75-100)

513 PA750E-1a R2 VF M. F. Beirn Magnolia Hotel, Philadelphia . Reverse die 1093 features Liberty Head very similar to that used on the Confederate Cents that were also made by Robert Lovett. (<25)

514 PA750I-1a R3 EF Coombs Second St. Exchange, Philadelphia Pennsylvania . Underrated merchant. (50-75)

515 PA750K-1a R6 AU+ Trace Red. J. Henry Gercke, Philadelphia Pennsylvania with George Washington reverse die. Underrated merchant. (150-200)

516 P PA750La-1d R8 MS63 30% Bright. Wm. Idler Coin Dealer 111 N. Ninth Street , Philadelphia struck in Copper Nickel with reverse die 1093 engraved and signed by Robert Lovett. Only recognized as a Civil War token in the last 30 years. The fourth rarest Pennsylvania merchant after Schwartz, Clark & Co. and Chestnut & Walnut. Estimated rarity is R8. Slightly nicer than the example in my December 2006 sale that realized $1,000. (1,500-2,000)

517 PA750Lb-1b Unl AU 20% Bright with a few light marks. E. Ivins Metal Trimmings, Philadelphia . Very scarce merchant now attributed to the Civil War era and estimated to be an R6. (150-200)

518 PA750O-2b R6 AU Retoned with some light hairlines. H. Mulligan Watches and Jewelry, Philadelphia with portrait of the owner. (75-100)

519 PA750P-1a R6 VF F. P. Rogers Manufacturer Of Milk Cans, Philadelphia Pennsylvania . Nice pictorial of a milk can. (50-75)

520 P PA750T-1b R7 AU Trace Bright. Granville Stokes, Philadelphia . Scarce merchant with an 1862 dated large size planchet. For some reason this variety seems to be plagued by marks, scratches, dents and other problems, this example is pleasant exception. (200-300)

521 PA765A-1a R7 FINE+ Slightly porous. Allegheny Valley Railroad Hotel, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania . The rarest of the Pittsburgh merchants. (100-150)

524 PA765G-1a R2 MS63 10% Red. D. A. Hall & Co. Tea Dealers, Pittsburgh . Very underrated merchant and just the third Uncirculated example I have seen offered. (150-200)

525 PA765J-1a R3 VF Light stain. A. Ludewig Snuff and Cigars, Pittsburgh with detailed pictorial of man in fancy clothes. (<25)

526 PA765O-1a R4 FINE+ Tiny clip. A. C. Pentz, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with 2 in address canceled as almost always seen on this merchant and I believe always on this variety. (<25)

528 PA765Q-3a R3 EF Tiny clip. John W. Pittock Opposite Post Office, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania . (25-50)

530 RI700A-4a R3 AU 20% Red. Arcade House, Providence Rhode Island . (25-50)

531 P RI700C-3j R8 MS63 50% Bright. Charnley Union 1863, Providence Rhode Island struck in German Silver. The only example of this variety I have seen offered. In a NGC holder graded MS63. (500-750)

532 P RI700C-4j R8 MS64 60% Bright. Charnley, Providence rare mule with Dobson reverse. The first example I have seen offered. Ex. G. Fuld and E. Rosen collections. In a NGC holder graded MS64. (750-1,000)

533 RI700G-2a R2 EF Small weak spot opposite Burnside's forehead as usual. City Fruit Store, Providence Rhode Island . Reverse die 1159 with nice portrait of Ambrose Burnside and his famous side burns. (50-75)

534 P RI700I-1a R7 MS65 60% Red. F. W. Shattuck Burnside Fruit Store, Providence struck in Copper. Rare merchant, only the eleventh example of this merchant I have seen offered and the first Uncirculated example in this composition. A MS63 German Silver example brought $1,500 in my last sale. Ex. Fuld and Rosen collections. In a NGC holder graded MS65 RB. (1,500-2,000)

535 P TN180A-2b R7 VF Slightly porous. N. O. Underwood, Dedham Tennessee . Very scarce town and state, much nicer than the porous and somewhat encrusted VF that realized $660 in my October 2001 sale. (1,000-1,500)

536 P TN430B-4a R8 EF Chamberlain Bros. 1 Glass Soda Water. Formerly listed as Cincinnati Ohio OH165V-4a, recent research has shown this merchant was actually from Knoxville Tennessee . Very rare merchant and worth $1,000-1,500 even as a Cincinnati Merchant. Now likely worth twice as much or more as a rare Tennessee town. (2,000-3,000)

537 P TN600B-10bc R6 EF Elliott, Vinson & Co., Memphis Tennessee counterstamped 25 on the obverse and struck in Brass. Despite the rarity rating this is the only example I have seen offered. An AU+ example of -10b also rated R6 brought $1,050 in my December 2005 sale. Ex. Henry South B&M April 1986. (1,000-1,500)

538 P TN600D-1a R7 MS62 40% Red. Wm. McDonald Drayage 25 Cents, Memphis struck in Copper. Ex. Ed Rosen, Joe Kuehnert and John Boesl collections. (1,000-1,500)

539 P TN600E-8b R9 MS63 20% Bright. Steamer Lancaster No. 4. This ship had a short but interesting life, launched in January 1861 for the Cincinnati - New Richmond trade. It was later used in April 1862 to ferry wounded soldiers from the battle of Pittsburg Tennessee . Beginning in June 1864 it ran troops and supplies from New Orleans to Vicksburg and in August came under attach near Natchez Mississippi . It snagged and sunk in just ten feet of water south of Portland Missouri on November 18, 1864 . Probably destined to be listed under Cincinnati as the location of David Gibson & Co. its owner and original base of operations. The first example of this variety I have seen offered, an MS63 of the more common -10a variety brought $1,375 in my December 2008 auction. From the Henry South collection from Ken Trobaugh May 1970. In a NGC holder graded MS63 BN. (1,500-2,000)

540 P TN690B-3a R9 MS60 Trace Red and well struck but planchet is slightly rough in spots as struck, still attractive. Harris & Pearl, Nashville Tennessee with Good For 25 Cents Payable In Bills reverse struck in Copper. Rare state, rare town and very rare merchant, one of just five I have recorded from all varieties. A dark VF with scratches of the unlisted -7b variety brought $3,850 in my July 2007 sale. Ex. Ed Rosen and John Boesl collections. (3,000-4,000)

541 P TN690D-9b R9 MS62 McKay & Lapsley, Nashville . Very rare town and merchant, just the fifth example on all varieties of this merchant I have seen offered. Rare 500 denomination reverse die 1405 which is signed McKay faintly to the right of the last 0. A retoned AU+ example of the R8 -9a variety sold for $3,190 in my June 2005 sale. Ex. Ed Rosen collection. (4,000-6,000)

542 WV220A-4a R8 VF Slightly porous with two obverse scrapes. Bassett's, Glen Easton West Virginia . Very scarce town. (150-200)

543 WV890G-5a R7 VF C. E. Stifel Tin and Sheet Iron, Wheeling West Virginia . (100-150)

544 P WI 30A-3a R9 MS64 60% Red and shapely struck. Parsons & Barlow, Appleton Wisconsin with Naked Amazon reverse die 1220. Rare town, particularly this nice, in copper with popular reverse die. An MS65 with planchet flaw of the -1d variety brought $1,210 in my last sale. Ex. K. Krueger April 1990. (1,000-1,500)

545 P WI 50A-1a R7 EF Tiny clip. John Reisse Clothing, Barton Wisconsin . Rare town. (500-750)

546 WI 55C-2a R8 VF O. M. Warren, Beaver Dam Wisconsin . Very rare variety, one of just three I have recorded. A VF of the much more common -1a variety realized $126 in my December 2008 auction. Ex. Krueger April 1990. (200-300)

547 P WI 70A-1a R8 EF+ With light obverse stain. Peck & Pratt, Beloit Wisconsin . Rare town. A VF+ with light stain brought $500.50 in my last auction. (500-750)

548 WI120C-1a R5 MS63 10% Red. D. F. Newcomb, Columbus Wisconsin . Underrated variety and the only Uncirculated example I have ever recorded. From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 auction. (300-400)

549 WI120D-1a R4 AU With tiny scrape on liberty's cheek. Williams Bro's Chemists & Druggist, Columbus Wisconsin (75-100)

550 WI190A-1a R4 VF Slightly porous. C. C. Root & Bro. Clothing, Edgerton Wisconsin . Scarce town, a FINE+ brought $170.50 in my March 2008 sale. (75-100)

551 WI220A-1a R6 VF C. L. Alling, Fond du Lac Wisconsin . Scarce merchant. (75-100)

552 P WI220I-1a R6 MS63 50% Red. A. T. Perkins City Bakery, Fond du Lac Wisconsin . In a NGC holder graded MS63 RB. (300-400)

554 WI250B-1a R6 AU Trace Red. Hoffman & Lewis Tailors, Green Bay . Rare in high grade, one of just two examples above EF I have recorded. From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 sale. (100-150)

555 WI250C-1a R5 VF Tiny clip and light marks. A. Kimboll, Green Bay Wisconsin . (50-75)

556 WI250F-1a R2 MS64 Trace Red. F. R. Schettler, Green Bay Wisconsin . Ex. Henry South PCAC December 1970. In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (200-300)

557 WI250I-3a R7 EF+ J. J. St. Louis, Green Bay Wisconsin with Masonic reverse die 1387. (100-150)

558 WI270A-1a R3 MS64 Trace Red and nicely toned. J. Siegel, Hales Corner Wisconsin . Underrated town, an MS62 realized $154 in my March 2008 auction. (300-400)

559 P WI300A-1b R9 MS63 60% Bright. E. S. Barrows Farming Tools, Janesville Wisconsin struck in Brass. From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 sale. (500-750)

560 P WI300C-4a R6 MS64 50% Red. Chapmans One Price Store, Janesville Wisconsin . Rare variety, just the sixth I have recorded. Ex. Henry South PCAC November 1971. In a NGC holder graded MS64RB. (500-750)

561 WI300D-3a R5 VF E. Connell & Co. Liquors, Lime & Wood, Janesville Wisconsin . (50-75)

562 WI310B-1a R3 VF Cleaned. John Jung Hardware, Jefferson Wisconsin . Underrated merchant. (50-75)

563 WI330B-4a R7 VF+ With light reverse marks. Gerken & Ernst, Kenosha Wisconsin . (75-100)

564 P WI330D-1a R7 MS63 10% Red with nice luster and color. Lyman Mowry & Co., Kenosha Wisconsin with reverse 1110 instead of 1106 incorrectly listed in Fuld. Rare this nice, an AU brought $196 in my December 2006 sale. Ex. Kurt Krueger April 1990 sale. (400-500)

565 P WI360B-1b R8 MS64 60% Bright. Geo. E. Stanley, LaCross Wisconsin with pocket watch reverse and struck in Brass. Rare variety, just the third I have seen offered. (500-750)

568 WI410F-1a R4 MS62 Trace Red. J. J. Lawrence Crockery & Glassware, Madison Wisconsin. Rare this nice. From Krueger's April 1990 sale. (200-300)

569 P WI410G-5a R8 MS65 Trace Red. J. Rodermund Madison Brewery Manufacturer of Lager Beer, Stock and Cream Ale, Madison Wisconsin. Very popular token featuring a horse drawn beer wagon hauling four beer barrels. Rare variety, just the third I have seen offered and only the sixth Uncirculated example from this merchant. A VF+ example of the much more common -2a variety sold for $655.55 in my last sale. In a NGC holder graded MS65 BN. (2,000-3,000)

570 WI410I-1a R3 VF George V. Ott Tannery Manufacturer & Dealer In Leather Hides, Madison Wisconsin. (75-100)

572 WI420B-4a R2 MS64 10% Red. Stucke & Co. Produce, Manitowac Wisconsin . Rare this nice, one of just two Uncirculated examples I have recorded. Ex. Krueger April 1990. (300-400)

573 WI435B-1a R5 EF Retoned with short light obverse scratch. G. W. Vosburgh, Marshall Wisconsin. Very scarce town. (75-100)

574 P WI460A-3b R8 MS63 50% Bright. E. Wirth, Mayfield Wisconsin struck in Brass with naked Amazon reverse die 1220. A 10% Bright MS62 example brought $300 in my July 2007 sale. (400-500)

575 WI510 C-1a R2 VF A couple light marks. Philip Best Lager Beer Empire Brewery, Milwaukee with picture of foaming beer mug. (25-50)

576 WI510 C-1a R2 AU Philip Best Lager Beer Empire Brewery, Milwaukee with picture of foaming beer mug. In a NGC holder graded AU58. (50-75)

577 WI510 F-1a R4 EF With small obverse planchet flaw. M. Bodden, Milwaukee . Scarce and underrated merchant, an AU brought $99 in my June 2005 auction. From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 sale. (50-75)

578 WI510 I-1a R5 EF A bit dark. D. J. Doornink, Milwaukee . Popular token with beehive and bees. (50-75)

579 WI510 M-1a R2 AU+ Early die state without the swelling often seen on the reverse. Goes & Falk Malt House and Bavaria Brewery, Milwaukee with three stacked beer barrels on obverse. (100-150)

580 P WI510 R-5a1 R9 MS62 10% Red struck slightly off center on a larger than normal planchet. Ch. Hermann & Co., Milwaukee . Very rare obverse die listed in the ANS supplement of the Fuld book. The token exhibits similar obverse die crack to those in the Fuld plate which likely accounts for this die great rarity. One of just three examples of either the plain or reeded variety I have seen offered. From the South and Kraft collections. A VF+ brought $687.50 in my December 2005 In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (1,500-2,000)

581 P WI510 T-1a R6 AU Kirby Longworthy & Co. Threshing Machine Works, Milwaukee . Underrated merchant. In a NGC holder graded AU55 BN. (400-500)

582 WI510 U-1a R3 EF A. Kleinsteiber Millinery, Milwaukee with fancy hat. (50-75)

583 WI510 X-2a R6 VF With a few very small stains. Louis Kurz Pictorial Lithographer, Milwaukee Wisconsin . Amazon reverse die 1220 signed Marr. (75-100)

584 WI510 Y-4a R7 EF+ A. Lederer & Co., Milwaukee Corner East Water and Michigan Union 1863. An EF brought $88 in my December 2000 auction. Ex. Krueger April 1990. (100-150)

585 WI510AB-1a R3 VF+ Friedrich Miller Plankroad Brewery, Milwaukee . From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 sale. (25-50)

586 P WI510AB-5b R10 EF Holed with a few light marks. Friedrich Miller Lager Beer 1 Quart with barrel and brewing tools and heads of barley. Although listed as Unique in Fuld, this is not the plate token. Most likely not a Civil War issue, but still a very rare Milwaukee brewery token. The only other example I have seen offered was in the Kraft sale. (300-400)

587 WI510AF-1a R4 AU+ Planer & Kayser's Sewing Machine, Milwaukee , Very underrated merchant, an EF sold for $134.20 in my last auction. From the Dennis Haskett and Charles Urquhart collections. (150-200)

589 WI510AL-1a R3 MS64 10% Red. A. H. Steinmann Millinery, Milwaukee . Rare this nice, one of three Uncirculated examples in my data base. Ex. Krueger April 1990. (200-300)

590 WI510AN-1a R6 VF Tiny clip with small reverse dig. Friedrich Thiele Meat Market, Milwaukee . (25-50)

591 WI510AQ-1a1 R8 EF Hermann Voigt Stoves, Milwaukee with reeded edge. (50-75)

592 WI520B-1a R3 EF+ C. W. Leavens & Co., Neenah Wisconsin . Ex. Krueger April 1990. (100-150)

593 WI540B-1a R7 VF With light obverse marks. L. C. Wescott Agricultural Implements, New Lisbon Wisconsin . Very rare merchant, an EF+ brought $294.80 in my March 2008 sale. (150-200)

594 WI600A-1a R4 VF Small verdigris spots. Stiles Gang Mills Dealer in Lumber, Lath and Shingles, Oconto County Wisconsin . (50-75)

595 WI620B-1a R3 EF With much better strike than usual but retoning from cleaning. Jos. Boles Tailor, Oshkosh Wisconsin . Very underrated merchant, a VF+ with weakness brought $112.20 in my October 2003 sale. (75-100)

597 WI620I-2a R9 EF Interesting reverse die crack that I don't recall seeing on die 1125 before. Levy & Duncan, Oshkosh Wisconsin . Rare variety and the finest I have seen offered, a VF realized $148.50 in my July 2007 auction. From Kurt Krueger's April 1990 sale. (150-200)

598 P WI660A-1a R7 EF T. M. McMillan Crockery, Portage City , Wisconsin . Very scarce town usually only seen in lower grades. (400-500)

599 WI700A-2a R4 MS62 J. I. Case & Co. Thrashing Machine, Racine Wisconsin . Issued by one of the Civil War issuers still in business today. An AU brought $113.30 in my July 2007 sale. In a NGC holder graded MS62 BN. (200-300)

600 WI700A-4a R9 VF J. I. Case & Co. Thrashing Machine, Racine Wisconsin . Very rare variety, just the fourth example I have listed in my data base. (150-200)

601 WI700C-1a R6 MS64 40% Red. John Elkins Watches, Jewelry, Pianos, Racine . From an April 1990 Krueger sale. (200-300)

602 WI700G-1a R6 VF+ Thos. Falvey Manufacturer Of Reapers & Mowers, Racine Wisconsin . (50-75)

603 P WI700H-4a R7 MS64 Trace Red. D. H. Jones, Racine Wisconsin . The only Uncirculated example I have seen offered, an EF+ brought $99.88 in my July 2007 sale. From the Henry South collection from Kirtley March 1988. In a NGC holder graded MS64 BN. (400-500)

604 WI700J-1a R7 EF With tiny obverse rim nicks. Thelen & Dieterich, Racine Wisconsin . Rare merchant, the key to a Racine set. (200-300)

605 WI860B-1a R6 FINE Very porous. Dearbourn & Root, Stoughton Wisconsin . Rare merchant from a very scarce. (50-75)

606 WI860C-1a R3 MS64 Trace Red. H. Peterson Clothing, Stoughton Wisconsin . Ex. Kurt Krueger April 1990. (300-400)

608 WI915A-2a R4 EF Tiny clip. Ph. Carpeles & Co., Waterloo Wisconsin . From Krueger's April 1990 auction. (75-100)

609 WI920A-1a R3 EF H. Bellack Provisions, Watertown Wisconsin . From Kurt Krueger auction April 1990. (75-100)

610 WI920B-1a R4 EF+ Bertram & Co. Sign of the Mammoth Boot, Watertown Wisconsin . Very scarce and underrated merchant. A VF with residue traces brought $167.20 in my March 2008 sale. (150-200)

611 WI920I-1a R4 VF+ John Heymann Oyster Restaurant & Beer Hall, Watertown . Underrated merchant, an EF brought $159.50 in my December 2005 auction. From the Dennis Haskett and Charles Urquhart collections. (150-200)

612 WI920L-1a R3 VF Theodore Racek Restaurant, Watertown Wisconsin with beer mug reverse die 1295. (50-75)

614 NC-31ao R8 AU Wood Co. Bridge Company struck over Civil War Patriotic token 41/337. Rare 10c variety which is much scarcer than the 2½c variety, just the second I have seen offered the other not overstruck. A VF brought $262.90 in my October 2002 auction. Atwood WI980B. (300-400)