Description: MINING MONEY from MINERAL CITY VA The Gold Rush didn't just happen Out West. It happened in Virginia, too, in the area of Mineral City which sat atop a rich vein of metals and minerals. That naturally attracted prospectors, speculators and mining companies which turn needed labor - the fruits of which often vanished when a worker was compelled to transact with "the Company Store" - in almost every aspect of his life. The companies issued currency to workers spendable only at their company stores, thus recycling its pay to miners back to themselves. They ensnared them in other ways like letting them buy on credit (at a price) or take out an advance (at a price) casting them into further debt. So that currency represented a pretty ruthless form of capitalism by virtue of the fact that it helped push many a hard working soul into permanent debt and servitude. Here is an actual piece such historic currency related to Virginia Mining - a perfectly preserved $5 Company Store bill issued by and spendable in merchandise only at the "Company Stores" of the Boyd Smith Pyrites Mines in Mineral City. It is completely unused and dated 190-! Thus 120 year old and likely a "discovery" note!! Authenticity guaranteed, as we found the original booklet housing 8 intact specimens and several broken or chipped ones. We'll send some of the fragments along as a souvenir. A fortuitous find for the collector of Southern Currency, Virginia History, Mining Lore, Cardboard Notes, Political/Economic Memorabilia or Americana in general. Shipping includes delivery confirmation and insurance, so buy confidently.
Price: 13.49 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-12-24T13:38:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Confederate Currency
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
