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Civil War Merchant Token - Petersen's Jewellers (Pittston, Pennsylvania) , United States

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
George Washington Bust
Latin
THE WASHINGTON TOKEN 1863
Reverse
Inscription
Latin
PETERSEN'S JEWELERS HONEDALE. SCRANTON. & PITTSTON. PA
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