(Jun 13, 2012)
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Obverse has "A.W
Wallace's" at top edge of field, "Variety Bakery" in center, surrounded by beading, and "Bridgeport, CT" at bottom edge of field
On reverse is a Stars and Stripes shield with "Union" across it, an eagle above it, flags on each side and an open wreath around lower two-thirds of image
Civil War tokens are fascinating bits of history that were privately minted approximately 150 years ago to make up for a severe shortage of government-issued coinage during the war
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