No Date Token F-100B-3a Copper PE W.K. Lanphear OH

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper Civil War store card cataloged as Fuld 100B-3a features a patriotic die (PE) issued by W.K. Lanphear of Ohio. Patriotic Civil War tokens bore designs expressing Union loyalty — flags, eagles, shields, cannons, and slogans such as "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved." W.K. Lanphear was a Cincinnati-based dealer in coins and tokens who both sold and issued Civil War tokens, making him both participant and chronicler of the phenomenon. The copper composition was standard for Civil War tokens, approximating the size and weight of the federal cent they were designed to replace in circulation. Token collecting represents one of the most diverse and accessible areas within American numismatics, with pieces available across a wide price range and covering virtually every aspect of commercial and social life. Ohio, as a major Union state bordering the Confederacy, produced a substantial number of Civil War tokens reflecting the state's deep involvement in the war effort.

Rarity Notes

Copper Civil War store card. Fuld 100B-3a. W.K. Lanphear, Ohio dealer issue. Moderate availability for common die combinations.

Cross References

PCGS #666961; Fuld 100B-3a; W.K. Lanphear, OH