(1861-65) Copper-Nickel Civil War Store Card F-165AP-11d, E. Fielder's OH

Coin Details

Description

Fuld 165AP-11d — store card of E. Fielder's, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati was the largest inland city in antebellum America and a critical supply center for the Union Army, driving Ohio to produce more varieties of Civil War store cards than any other state. The 13 cataloged varieties for E. Fielder's indicate a notable level of token production. The copper-nickel composition of this variety (Fuld 165AP-11d) is somewhat scarce for this merchant. Each unique combination of obverse and reverse dies constitutes a separate Fuld catalog number, even when struck in the same metal. The Civil War small change crisis generated the largest private coinage movement in American history, with merchants and die sinkers producing tokens for circulation. Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce, resembling the federal Indian Head cent in both size and color.

Rarity Notes

Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce compared to pure copper or brass versions. With 13 cataloged varieties, E. Fielder's was a notable token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 165AP-11d