(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-130A-6D, IN

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token was issued by Connely's, operating in Brazil, Indiana. Indiana was an important agricultural and manufacturing state, with merchants producing store cards as emergency currency when federal coinage was hoarded. The 11 cataloged varieties for Connely's indicate a notable level of token production. The copper-nickel composition of this variety (Fuld 130A-6D) is somewhat scarce for this merchant. Civil War tokens rarely bear dates. This piece was struck during the 1862-1864 coin shortage, when merchants needed emergency small change. Each unique combination of obverse and reverse dies constitutes a separate Fuld catalog number, even when struck in the same metal. The token era ended when Congress authorized new federal small-denomination currency and criminalized private token production in 1864. Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce, resembling the federal Indian Head cent in both size and color.

Rarity Notes

Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce compared to pure copper or brass versions. With 11 cataloged varieties, Connely's was a notable token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 130A-6D