Pemberton’s Wine Coca Co. Coupons

$632.50

Important and extremely rare free drink coupon printed on heavy card stock, w/ advertising on both sides for Pemberton’s French Wine Coca. Lot also includes 1896 play booklet w/ product ad on back and an 1885 Atlanta newspaper ad clipping for same. This product, created by druggist John Pemberton (who later went on to create Coca-Cola) was a combination of cocaine, alcohol and French wine and was marked in the Atlanta area from the 1880’s through the 1890’s for medicinal purposes as a cure for nerve troubles, mental exhaustion and as an invigorator of sexual organs.

Sold at: Wm Morford Antiques

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Product Description
Pemberton’s Wine Coca Co. Coupons: Important and extremely rare free drink coupon printed on heavy card stock, w/ advertising on both sides for Pemberton’s French Wine Coca. Lot also includes 1896 play booklet w/ product ad on back and an 1885 Atlanta newspaper ad clipping for same. This product, created by druggist John Pemberton (who later went on to create Coca-Cola) was a combination of cocaine, alcohol and French wine and was marked in the Atlanta area from the 1880’s through the 1890’s for medicinal purposes as a cure for nerve troubles, mental exhaustion and as an invigorator of sexual organs. Excellent overall (C. 8.5), w/ just the right amount of slight toning and wear.

Size: 1.75 x 3.25
Date of Sale: 6/24/16

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