(1863) Copper-Nickel Civil War Store Card F-225O-6d, H.A. Christiansen MI

Coin Details

Description

Store card of H.A. Christiansen in Detroit, Michigan, struck during the 1862-1864 token era. As Michigan's commercial hub, Detroit generated more Civil War token varieties than any other city in the state, reflecting its diverse merchant community. With 2 known varieties, H.A. Christiansen produced a modest number of token types. This copper-nickel striking (Fuld 225O-6d) is somewhat scarce among the known varieties. Merchants typically ordered tokens from die-sinkers who maintained inventories of patriotic and advertising dies for rapid production. 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. Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce, resembling the federal Indian Head cent in both size and color. 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-nickel strikings are moderately scarce compared to pure copper or brass versions. With 2 cataloged varieties, H.A. Christiansen was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld 225O-6d