(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-190B-1I, OH

Coin Details

Description

Fuld 190B-1I — store card of G. Kipp, 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. G. Kipp issued 8 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. This zinc striking (Fuld 190B-1I) is scarce among the known varieties. Most Civil War store cards carry no date; this token was struck during the 1862-1864 coin shortage era. Merchants typically ordered tokens from die-sinkers who maintained inventories of patriotic and advertising dies for rapid production. Federal coinage vanished from circulation after 1861 as citizens hoarded silver and copper for their metal value, leaving merchants to fill the void with tokens. Zinc strikings are uncommon and prone to corrosion, making preserved examples desirable.

Rarity Notes

Zinc strikings are relatively uncommon and prone to corrosion, making well-preserved examples particularly desirable. With 8 cataloged varieties, G. Kipp was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 190B-1I