Civil War Merchant Token - G. J. Ruelius, Philadelphia City Hotel (Philedelphia, PA) , United States
1863
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Wording surrounded by a ring of 14 stars.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
G. J. RUELIUS 319 NORTH 4. ST. PHILA.
Reverse
Description:
Image of a multi-story building, presumably the Philadelphia City Hotel, with a large United States flag flying above.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
PHILADA. CITY HOTEL 1863
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