1863 Civil War Store Token Fuld-700C-3a Charnley 11 Orange Street Providence RI
Description: A good extremely fine or much better Civil War copper token. The circa 1863 token represents the store card for Charnley at 11 Orange Street, Providence Rhode Island. The obverse of the token shows an anchor within a shield with 13 stars above it and the legend "CHARNLEY; No. 11 ORANGE St.; PROVIDENCE. R.I." surrounding the image. The reverse has the letter "C" in the center within a wreath and the legend "UNION; 1863" above it. The token has a plain edge. It weighs ~3.1 gm and is ~19 mm in diameter. A great looking and very interesting copper Civil War token, with a rarity index R2, to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1863.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
Reference: Fuld-700C-3a with Rarity-3.
Artist: Unknown.
Weight and Size: The copper token weighs ~2.4 grams, is ~20 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the maker.
Condition: The token is in good extremely fine condition or much better. It is nicely toned and has its details very well preserved. The token is soiled and shows honest minimum even wear throughout. A great Civil War Store Card Token that is in good condition and well-preserved to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information.
