1861-1865 New York, NY F-630K-5a T Brimelow, Druggist NGC MS64 BN

1861-1865 New York, NY F-630K-5a T Brimelow, Druggist NGC MS64 BN

Issued between 1861 and 1865 during the height of the Civil War, this New York, NY store card (Fuld F-630K-5a) was struck for T. Brimelow, Druggist, one of the many local merchants who filled the nation’s small-change shortage when federal coinage vanished from circulation. These privately issued tokens functioned as emergency money, circulating hand-to-hand throughout the city and serving as both advertising and necessity in wartime America. This example, certified NGC MS64 BN, is an exceptional survivor, displaying sharp strike detail, smooth original surfaces, and rich, problem-free brown coloration that far exceeds what is typically encountered for the type. High-grade New York store cards remain especially desirable due to the city’s economic importance during the war, and this piece offers a compelling blend of historical relevance, visual appeal, and advanced-collector quality

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