(1864) Copper Civil War Store Card F-165CX-1a, Jacob Krick OH

Coin Details

Description

Store card of Jacob Krick in Cincinnati, Ohio, struck during the 1862-1864 token era. Known as the "Queen of the West," Cincinnati served as a major Ohio River commercial hub. Its merchants produced hundreds of store card varieties during the 1862-1864 coin shortage. With 3 known varieties, Jacob Krick produced a modest number of token types. The copper composition of this variety (Fuld 165CX-1a) is common for this merchant. The token trade was competitive, with die sinkers in New York, Cincinnati, and other cities vying for merchant orders across the region. The hoarding of federal coinage created an acute shortage of small change, prompting thousands of merchants to issue tokens as practical substitutes. 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 3 cataloged varieties, Jacob Krick was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld 165CX-1a