1869 Token R-NJ-GB-5 Whitney Bros.

Coin Details

Description

This 1869 token, cataloged as R-NJ-GB-5, was issued by Whitney Bros. of New Jersey. The R-prefix catalog designation places this within the Rulau reference for American trade tokens and store cards. Whitney Bros. operated in the Garden State during the post-Civil War period of rapid industrialization, when New Jersey was establishing itself as a major manufacturing center positioned between New York and Philadelphia. Trade tokens from this era served as advertising pieces, loyalty rewards, or store credit instruments for merchants who wanted to encourage repeat business. The Whitney Bros. firm was involved in any of New Jersey's numerous industries — textiles, glass, pottery, iron, or retail trade. The standard metal composition provided durability for repeated commercial use at the issuing establishment.

Rarity Notes

R-NJ-GB-5. Whitney Bros., New Jersey trade token. Post-Civil War merchant piece.

Cross References

R-NJ-GB-5; PCGS #594575; Whitney Bros., New Jersey