No Date Token F-510J-1a Copper PE H. Preissler KY

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper Civil War store card cataloged as Fuld 510J-1a features a patriotic die (PE) issued by H. Preissler of Kentucky. The Preissler surname indicates German immigrant origins, continuing the pattern of German-American merchants issuing Union patriotic tokens in the border state of Kentucky. H. Preissler's copper token is the standard composition for Civil War tokens, closely matching the color and approximate weight of the federal Indian Head cent it was designed to replace in circulation. The 510J Fuld designation identifies yet another Kentucky community where Civil War tokens were produced. Kentucky's 510 series in the Fuld catalog demonstrates that token production was widespread across the state despite its divided loyalties, with Union-sympathizing merchants in multiple communities producing emergency currency bearing patriotic messages.

Rarity Notes

Copper Civil War store card. Fuld 510J-1a. H. Preissler, Kentucky. Border state CWT.

Cross References

PCGS #629277; Fuld 510J-1a; H. Preissler, KY