(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-700A-2e, RH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War store card from the Fuld 700A-2e series, attributed to the unidentified issuer "RH." The Fuld 700 "RH" series represents one of the most extensive unidentified issuer groups in the Civil War store card catalog. The initials "RH" appear on tokens struck in numerous die combinations and metals, suggesting commercial-scale production during the 1862-1864 coin shortage. White metal strikings are scarcer than base metal versions. The soft tin alloy means these tokens were more susceptible to damage in circulation. Although undated, this token was manufactured during the 1862-1864 period when private tokens circulated as emergency currency. The end of the token era came in 1864 when Congress authorized new small-denomination currency and criminalized private token production. Surviving specimens are tangible artifacts of wartime monetary history.

Rarity Notes

White metal (tin alloy) strikings are less common than copper or brass versions and tend to show more wear due to the softness of the alloy. With 24 cataloged varieties, RH was a moderately active token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 700A-2e