(1860) Brass Civil War Store Card F-NC-23b, A.B. Taylor PA

Coin Details

Auction Record

$365 MS63 05-07-2024 eBay

Description

Civil War store card issued by A.B. Taylor of Non-Contemporary. This piece is classified as a non-contemporary Civil War token, meaning it was produced after the Civil War era, typically as a restrike, copy, or collector-oriented reproduction of original Civil War store card designs. Non-contemporary pieces were produced after the Civil War era as restrikes, copies, or collector-oriented reproductions. They document continued numismatic interest in Civil War tokens but lack the historical immediacy of wartime originals. This brass piece (Fuld NC-23b) is common to somewhat scarce among the known varieties for this issuer. The condition and metal type of Civil War store cards significantly affect their collectibility, with original surfaces and scarcer alloys commanding the strongest collector interest.

Rarity Notes

Brass strikings are among the more available metal variants, though typically less common than copper. With 1 cataloged varieties, A.B. Taylor was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld NC-23b