(1861-65) Copper Civil War Store Card F-620A-7a, H.H. Robinson OH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War merchant token bearing the name of H.H. Robinson, located in New London, Ohio. Ohio produced more varieties of Civil War store cards than any other state, driven by Cincinnati's role as the largest inland city and a Union Army supply hub. The 11 cataloged varieties for H.H. Robinson indicate a notable level of token production. Struck in copper, this die combination (Fuld 620A-7a) is common. 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. The Fuld catalog documents thousands of distinct die combinations for Civil War store cards, making this one of the most complex series in American numismatics.

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 11 cataloged varieties, H.H. Robinson was a notable token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 620A-7a