(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-700E-2f, RH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War store card from the Fuld 700E-2f 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. Struck in silver, a rare composition for Civil War tokens. Silver strikes were typically presentation pieces or special orders rather than circulating currency. The absence of a date is common for Civil War tokens, which were produced during the 1862-1864 coin shortage era. Collectors classify Civil War tokens by the Fuld numbering system, which catalogs each unique die combination. Rarity ratings range from R-1 (over 5,000 known) to R-10 (unique).

Rarity Notes

Silver strikings are considerably scarcer than base metal versions, typically produced in small quantities for collectors or as special presentation pieces. With 21 cataloged varieties, Frank L. Gay was a moderately active token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 700E-2f