(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-870A-2B, IN

Coin Details

Description

Merchant token from Price Brothers of Sullivan, Indiana, cataloged as Fuld 870A-2B. Hoosier merchants in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and smaller towns issued Civil War tokens reflecting Indiana's diverse commercial landscape. Price Brothers issued 6 die varieties, more than most Civil War merchants. Struck in brass, this die combination (Fuld 870A-2B) is common to somewhat scarce. Undated Civil War tokens like this one circulated alongside dated issues during the 1862-1864 period. Merchants typically ordered tokens from die-sinkers who maintained inventories of patriotic and advertising dies for rapid production. Congress banned private token issuance in April 1864, but before that, tokens like this one circulated freely as cent substitutes in Northern commerce. Brass tokens are moderately available, with their yellowish color distinguishing them from the standard copper issues.

Rarity Notes

Brass strikings are among the more available metal variants, though typically less common than copper. With 6 cataloged varieties, Price Brothers was a minor token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 870A-2B