(1861-65) German-Silver Civil War Store Card F-NC-I-1j, S. Goetz OH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War store card issued by S. Goetz of Non-Contemporary. This piece is classified as a non-contemporary Civil War token, meaning it was produced after the Civil War era, typically as a restrike, copy, or collector-oriented reproduction of original Civil War store card designs. Non-contemporary pieces were produced after the Civil War era as restrikes, copies, or collector-oriented reproductions. They document continued numismatic interest in Civil War tokens but lack the historical immediacy of wartime originals. This german-silver piece (Fuld NC-I-1j) is scarce among the known varieties for this issuer. The coin shortage was exacerbated by the simultaneous withdrawal of gold and silver from circulation following the suspension of specie payments in December 1861. Metal composition varied among Civil War tokens, with copper being most common followed by brass, white metal, and occasionally silver or nickel.

Rarity Notes

German silver (a copper-nickel-zinc alloy) strikings are less common than copper or brass versions and are sought after for their distinctive silvery appearance. With 1 cataloged varieties, S. Goetz was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld NC-I-1j