No Date Token F-500O-1d Copper-Nickel PE F.W. Messing IN
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Description
This undated copper-nickel Civil War store card cataloged as Fuld 500O-1d features a patriotic die (PE) issued by F.W. Messing of Indiana. Like J.J. Joyce's token in the same 500 Fuld series, the copper-nickel composition distinguishes this as an uncommon variety. F.W. Messing's German surname reflects the substantial German immigrant population in Indiana during the Civil War period. The Messing token combines patriotic imagery with merchant advertising, serving the dual function characteristic of Civil War store cards. Indiana's German-American community was generally supportive of the Union cause, and patriotic tokens issued by German-American merchants document this community's integration into and support for the broader war effort. The copper-nickel alloy gave Messing's token a silvery appearance that set it apart from the copper and brass tokens of neighboring merchants.
Rarity Notes
Copper-nickel Civil War store card. Fuld 500O-1d. F.W. Messing, Indiana. German-American merchant, uncommon metal.
Cross References
PCGS #655037; Fuld 500O-1d; F.W. Messing, IN
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