1863 L.H. Randall Grocer – Grand Rapids, MI Civil War Store Card Token (Scarce Michigan Exonumia)
Step back into mid-19th-century Michigan history with this original Civil War store card token issued by grocer L.H. Randall of Grand Rapids. Because of the severe hoarding and shortage of federal copper cents during the Civil War, local merchants issued their own private coinage to facilitate everyday commerce.
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Issuer: L.H. Randall, Grocer (located in Grand Rapids, Michigan)
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Significance: A classic merchant "store card" connecting directly to Michigan's local wartime economy.
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Composition & Size: Typically struck in brass or copper, measuring standard cent size (~19mm).
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Condition: [Insert your precise condition here, e.g., About Uncirculated (AU) / Choice Fine details with attractive original surfaces and clear lettering]. Please inspect the provided high-resolution photographs closely to evaluate the grade and finish for yourself.
A wonderful acquisition for collectors of Michigan exonumia, merchant store cards, or 1863 Civil War history.
