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(1861-65) Civil War Store Card F-150X-1C, Chicago IL

Strike Type

Coin Details

Denomination
Store Cards
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Civil War Store Cards
Designer
Various private die sinkers including John Stanton, William Bridgens, and others
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.2g
Diameter
19mm
Edge
Plain

Description

Store card of P. Gaffney in Illinois, struck during the 1862-1864 token era. Illinois was a critical Union state with Chicago rapidly becoming one of America's largest commercial centers, driving token production across the state. This undated token was struck circa 1862-1864 during the wartime coin shortage. Each unique combination of obverse and reverse dies constitutes a separate Fuld catalog number, even when struck in the same metal.

Cross References

Fuld 150X-1C

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