No Date Token F-557A-3d Copper-Nickel RE John Frank OH

Coin Details

Description

This undated copper-nickel Civil War store card cataloged as Fuld 557A-3d features a reverse die (RE) issued by John Frank of Ohio. The copper-nickel composition, designated by the "d" suffix, places this among the scarcer metal varieties of Civil War tokens. John Frank's use of a reverse die rather than a patriotic die indicates a primarily commercial motivation, with the merchant's identity appearing on the reverse paired with a non-political obverse design. The 557A Fuld series identifies another Ohio community in the vast catalog of Civil War token issuers. Copper-nickel Civil War tokens required more specialized alloy preparation than simple copper or brass pieces, and their production in this composition indicates access to metalworking capabilities beyond the basic equipment used for most Civil War token manufacturing.

Rarity Notes

Copper-nickel Civil War store card. Fuld 557A-3d. John Frank, Ohio. Uncommon composition.

Cross References

PCGS #629453; Fuld 557A-3d; John Frank, OH