1860 Token F-920L-2b Brass PE T. Racek WI

Coin Details

Description

This brass Civil War store card, cataloged as Fuld 920L-2b, was issued by T. Racek of Wisconsin. Wisconsin merchants issued Civil War tokens to address the same coinage shortage that affected the entire Union during 1862-1864, though Wisconsin tokens are less commonly encountered than those from the major token-producing states of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. The brass composition distinguishes this from the more typical copper strikings. T. Racek's token would have circulated within the local community, serving as a cent substitute while advertising the merchant's business. Wisconsin's economy during the Civil War was heavily agricultural, with wheat production being the state's primary economic activity. The Fuld catalog identifies die combination 920L obverse with 2b reverse, documenting the specific die pairing used for this variety.

Rarity Notes

Brass, Fuld 920L-2b. Wisconsin Civil War store card. Wisconsin tokens are less common than Ohio or New York issues.

Cross References

Fuld 920L-2b; PCGS #657988; T. Racek, Wisconsin