(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-225Q-3D, MI

Coin Details

Description

S. Cohen, a Detroit merchant, issued this Civil War store card during the 1862-1864 coin shortage. As Michigan's commercial hub, Detroit generated more Civil War token varieties than any other city in the state, reflecting its diverse merchant community. S. Cohen issued 8 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. Struck in copper-nickel, this die combination (Fuld 225Q-3D) is somewhat scarce. The absence of a date is typical for Civil War tokens produced during the 1862-1864 emergency currency period. The token trade was competitive, with die sinkers in New York, Cincinnati, and other cities vying for merchant orders across the region. The token era ended when Congress authorized new federal small-denomination currency and criminalized private token production in 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 8 cataloged varieties, S. Cohen was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 225Q-3D