(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-225BL-3B, MI

Coin Details

Description

Merchant token from Dr. L.C. Rose of Detroit, Michigan, cataloged as Fuld 225BL-3B. As Michigan's commercial hub, Detroit generated more Civil War token varieties than any other city in the state, reflecting its diverse merchant community. Dr. L.C. Rose issued 7 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. Struck in brass, this die combination (Fuld 225BL-3B) is common to somewhat scarce. 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. 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. Brass strikings are among the more available variants, though less common than copper.

Rarity Notes

Brass strikings are among the more available metal variants, though typically less common than copper. With 7 cataloged varieties, Dr. L.C. Rose was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 225BL-3B