(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-360B-1D, OH

Coin Details

Description

Store card of T.P. Turpen in Greenville, Ohio, struck during the 1862-1864 token era. Ohio produced more varieties of Civil War store cards than any other state, driven by Cincinnati's role as the largest inland city and a Union Army supply hub. T.P. Turpen issued 6 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. This copper-nickel striking (Fuld 360B-1D) is somewhat scarce among the known varieties. No date appears on this token, consistent with the rapid production practices of the 1862-1864 Civil War token boom. Die sinkers offered merchants a choice of metals, with copper being cheapest and most common, while silver and gold were struck for collectors. 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 6 cataloged varieties, T.P. Turpen was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 360B-1D