(1861-65) Copper Civil War Store Card F-150AX-1a, H. Regensburg IL

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token was issued by H. Regensburg in Illinois. Illinois was a critical Union state with Chicago rapidly becoming one of America's largest commercial centers, driving token production across the state. With 2 known varieties, H. Regensburg produced a modest number of token types. The copper composition of this variety (Fuld 150AX-1a) is common for this merchant. Die sinkers produced these tokens on hand-operated screw presses, often filling orders for multiple merchants simultaneously. Federal coinage vanished from circulation after 1861 as citizens hoarded silver and copper for their metal value, leaving merchants to fill the void with tokens. George and Melvin Fuld's catalog remains the standard reference for Civil War tokens, with each variety assigned a unique identification number.

Rarity Notes

Copper strikings are generally the most common metal variant for Civil War store cards, as copper was the standard planchet material mimicking the federal cent. With 2 cataloged varieties, H. Regensburg was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld 150AX-1a