Storecards

storecards: any token on which one or both sides contains a merchant's advertisement.
striations: fine lines that appear on dies or planchets. Striations are natural and should not be confused with: Hairlines.

During this period a number of cent-sized storecards appeared in brass and copper. The Tredwell, Kissam & Co.

At about the same time Idler also produced storecards using either the Getz obverse or reverse with his advertisement on the other size. These storecards were minted in silver, copper, brass and white metal.

See also: Revers, Eagle, Mint, Denomination, Obverse