(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-225BL-4D, MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token was issued by Dr. L.C. Rose, operating in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit was Michigan's largest city and a major manufacturing center, producing stoves, railroad equipment, and industrial goods for the Northern war effort. Dr. L.C. Rose issued 7 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. This copper-nickel striking (Fuld 225BL-4D) is somewhat scarce among the known varieties. 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, Dr. L.C. Rose was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 225BL-4D