1930 Jasper County, Illinois Merchants Sales Tax Token
Offered is a 1930 Jasper County, Illinois Merchants Sales Tax Token, a fascinating piece of Depression-era American exonumia.
These small tax tokens were used in connection with retail sales tax collection, allowing merchants to account for fractional portions of a cent when calculating sales tax. Issued during the early years of sales-tax systems in the United States, these tokens provide an interesting glimpse into everyday commerce during the Great Depression era.
Details:
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Date: 1930
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Location: Jasper County, Illinois
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Type: Merchants Sales Tax Token
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Era: Great Depression / Early 1930s
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Category: Tax Token / Exonumia
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Condition: Please see photos for the exact condition and surface details
A great addition for collectors of Illinois tokens, sales tax tokens, Depression-era memorabilia, exonumia, and American economic history.
Photos are of the actual token. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
