(1861-65) Brass Civil War Store Card F-506A-512b, Abraham Lincoln

Coin Details

Description

Civil War token cataloged as Fuld 506A-512b, featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln tokens are among the most sought-after Civil War issues. No merchant name or location appears on this die combination. The Fuld catalog assigns such tokens to the Location Unknown section, recognizing them as patriotic issues rather than merchant-sponsored currency. Produced in brass, an alloy that took die impressions sharply and resisted corrosion well. Brass tokens survive in excellent condition more frequently than copper counterparts. Dated 1861-65, encompassing the primary period of Civil War token production. The end of the token era came in 1864 when Congress authorized new small-denomination currency and criminalized private token production. Surviving specimens are tangible artifacts of wartime monetary history.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Fuld 506A-512b