No Date Token F-165GS-2a1 Copper RE Robert Wright OH

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper Civil War store card cataloged as Fuld 165GS-2a1 features a reverse die (RE) issued by Robert Wright of Ohio. The "a1" suffix indicates a sub-variety within the copper striking, distinguished by die state or minor planchet characteristics from the standard "a" version. Robert Wright's use of a reverse die rather than a patriotic die means his merchant identification appears on the token's reverse, paired with a non-patriotic obverse design. The reverse die format was less common than the patriotic die format and is sometimes associated with merchants who preferred a more commercial presentation over an explicitly political one. Wright's token circulated in his Ohio community during the acute coinage shortage, serving the essential function of facilitating everyday transactions when federal cents could not be obtained.

Rarity Notes

Copper Civil War store card. Fuld 165GS-2a1. Robert Wright, Ohio. Sub-variety designation.

Cross References

PCGS #656557; Fuld 165GS-2a1; Robert Wright, OH