(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-110A-6A, OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token was issued by G.B. Barrett, operating in Cadiz, Ohio. Ohio produced more varieties of Civil War store cards than any other state, driven by Cincinnati's role as the largest inland city and a Union Army supply hub. G.B. Barrett issued 9 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. This copper striking (Fuld 110A-6A) is common among the known varieties. No date appears on this token, consistent with the rapid production practices of the 1862-1864 Civil War token boom. The dies for merchant tokens were usually cut by professional engravers who could produce a complete set in a matter of days. Store cards circulated as emergency currency after wartime hoarding removed federal coins from commercial channels. 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 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 9 cataloged varieties, G.B. Barrett was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 110A-6A