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View of Lynchburg From Across the James River

The Tokens of Charles J. Raine of Lynchburg Va

2014-05-10
By: Aaron Packard
On: May 10, 2014
In: VA / MD / DC Tokens
With: 0 Comments

Born in Appomattox Virginia in 1834, Charles John Raine arrived in Lynchburg Virginia sometime in the mid-1850s. Shortly after his arrival, he formed a partnership with Robert Henry Glass, and the two men opened a clothing store…Continue Reading

The Apothecary & Soda Tokens of A.B. Taylor

2014-01-20
By: Aaron Packard
On: January 20, 2014
In: Industry
With: 1 Comment

Born January 6th 1824 in the city of Philadelphia, Alfred Bower Taylor began his pharmaceutical career at a very early age. During the early 1860s Taylor was a prolific promoter, issuing a large variety of storecards…Continue Reading

Henry Higgins’ Periscopic Spectacled Tokens

2013-02-22
By: Aaron Packard
On: February 22, 2013
In: Sketches
With: 6 Comments

Henry D. Higgins was one of the earliest settlers of Mishawaka Indiana. Born on his father’s farm near Syracuse New York in 1822, Higgins was a grandchild of a Revolutionary War veteran who emigrated to America from England. His father, William Higgins, was raised by an uncle in New YorkContinue Reading

Pittsburgh’s Reymer & Brothers Civil War Token

2011-11-29
By: Aaron Packard
On: November 29, 2011
In: Sketches
With: 0 Comments

In 1846 Philip Reymer, a headstrong twenty-two year old with an entrepreneurial streak, partnered with Pittsburgher R.J. Anderson and opened a confectionery store in downtown part of the city.  Born on June 28th 1824, Reymer had by a young age already established himselfContinue Reading

James Kennedy – Ionia Michigan Banker & Token

2011-09-12
By: Aaron Packard
On: September 12, 2011
In: Sketches
With: 2 Comments

James Kennedy was born at Armagh, Ireland, September 9, 1832. and emigrated to Canada when he was 17 years old. He first settled in Brampton, Canada, but soon thereafter moved to the United States. He first took residence in Michigan City, Indiana.Continue Reading

Civil War Token Engravers Mossin & Marr

2011-06-28
By: Aaron Packard
On: June 28, 2011
In: Engraving
With: 0 Comments

During the midst of the Civil War, engravers and die-smiths Mossin and Marr of Milwaukee Wisconsin were responsible for producing many of Wisconsin’s Civil War Tokens. Representative of their talent and beautiful workContinue Reading

The Various Numismatic Rarity Scales

2011-05-02
By: Aaron Packard
On: May 2, 2011
In: FAQs & Guides
With: 1 Comment

There exist multiple scales for measuring relative rarities of various numismatic specimens. At glance they may appear cumbersome, redundant, and somewhat complicated. However, the scales weren’t invented to confuse collectors.Continue Reading

Paper Scrip of Georgia’s Western & Atlantic Railroad

2011-03-30
By: Aaron Packard
On: March 30, 2011
In: Sketches
With: 1 Comment

Built and owned by the State of Georgia, the Western & Atlantic Railroad was constructed between 1841-1850. Costing a staggering five million dollars for the time, the Western & Atlantic established itself as an integral linkContinue Reading

The New York Central Rail Road Civil War Token

2011-02-02
By: Aaron Packard
On: February 2, 2011
In: Sketches
With: 0 Comments

The New York Central Railroad was an amalgamation of numerous railroads in the northeastern United States. It can trace its inception to the year 1826 and the chartering of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad. The purpose of this original systemContinue Reading

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