(1864) Copper-Nickel Civil War Store Card F-220A-1d, J.M. Daggett & Co. IL

Coin Details

Description

Civil War-era store card from J.M. Daggett & Co. of Illinois. Illinois was a critical Union state with Chicago rapidly becoming one of America's largest commercial centers, driving token production across the state. With 3 known varieties, J.M. Daggett & Co. produced a modest number of token types. This copper-nickel striking (Fuld 220A-1d) is somewhat scarce among the known varieties. Professional die sinkers like John Stanton, Benjamin True, and William Bridgens supplied dies to merchants across the Northern states. Merchant-issued tokens circulated as substitutes for scarce federal coinage throughout the Northern states between 1862 and 1864. Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce, resembling the federal Indian Head cent in both size and color. Collectors classify Civil War tokens by the Fuld numbering system, which catalogs each unique die combination with rarity ratings from R-1 (over 5,000 known) to R-10 (unique).

Rarity Notes

Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce compared to pure copper or brass versions. With 3 cataloged varieties, J.M. Daggett & Co. was a limited producer of Civil War tokens.

Cross References

Fuld 220A-1d