1860 Token F-165FXa-9a Copper PE Steamer Lancaster OH

Coin Details

Description

This copper Civil War store card, cataloged as Fuld 165FX-a/9a, features the Steamer Lancaster on one side, issued from Ohio. The Steamer Lancaster was a steamboat operating on Ohio's rivers during the Civil War era, and its appearance on a store card reflects the importance of river commerce in the state's economy. The Fuld catalog identifies die combination 165FX obverse with 9a reverse. Steamboat imagery on Civil War tokens is relatively uncommon and adds visual appeal for collectors interested in both numismatics and maritime history. The die combinations recorded in token catalogs document the production decisions of individual merchants and manufacturers, creating a record of commercial activity at the local level that complements broader economic histories. Ohio's extensive river system — including the Ohio River, Muskingum, Scioto, and Miami rivers — supported a substantial commercial steamboat industry that transported goods and passengers throughout the region during the mid-nineteenth century.

Rarity Notes

Copper, Fuld 165FX-a/9a. Steamboat imagery is uncommon on Civil War tokens. Ohio issue.

Cross References

Fuld 165FX-a/9a; PCGS #690737; Steamer Lancaster, Ohio