Civil War Merchant Token - Benjamin and Herrick Fruit Dealers (Albany, New York) , United States
1863
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Inscription
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
BENJAMIN & HERRICK FRUIT DEALERS ALBANY, N.Y.
Reverse
Description:
Fasces
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL
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Year1863
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