(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-190A-2D, OH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War store card issued by Icenhour & Co of Columbiana, Ohio. The breadth of Ohio's Civil War token production reflects the state's diverse economy, from Cincinnati's river trade to Cleveland's Lake Erie shipping to interior manufacturing towns. Icenhour & Co issued 7 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. The copper-nickel composition of this variety (Fuld 190A-2D) is somewhat scarce for this merchant. This undated token was struck circa 1862-1864 during the wartime coin shortage. Die sinkers produced these tokens on hand-operated screw presses, often filling orders for multiple merchants simultaneously. 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.

Rarity Notes

Copper-nickel strikings are moderately scarce compared to pure copper or brass versions. With 7 cataloged varieties, Icenhour & Co was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 190A-2D