1860 Pvt Tokens - Civil War Tokens Lincoln NGC MS-65 BN M-NY-386 JENNINGS, WHEELER & CO.
1860 New York, NY Jennings, Wheeler & Co. M-NY-386 – NGC MS65BN
A superbly preserved Civil War-era merchant token, this 1860 Jennings, Wheeler & Co. piece (M-NY-386) stands out with a stunning NGC MS65BN grade, placing it among the finest known examples. Struck in copper with rich, even brown toning, this token offers razor-sharp detail and beautiful surfaces that showcase both its commercial origins and historical charm.
Issued by Jennings, Wheeler & Co., a New York City dry goods firm active just before the outbreak of the Civil War, this token reflects the widespread use of private coinage to supplement a national coin shortage. The design features clean typography and a straightforward merchant advertisement—practical, yet visually appealing.
An ideal acquisition for collectors of Civil War tokens, New York exonumia, or pre-war American commerce pieces. High-grade survivors like this are increasingly scarce and always in demand.
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