No Date Token F-880E-6a Copper PE David Kelly-Pittock's OH

Coin Details

Auction Record

$456 AU58BN 12-13-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

This undated Civil War era store card, cataloged as Fuld 880E-6a, is a copper patriotic edition token issued by David Kelly-Pittock's of Ohio. The dual-name format indicates either a partnership or a business known by a hyphenated name. Ohio merchants were among the most active issuers of Civil War tokens, driven by the state's large commercial economy and the proximity to Cincinnati die-sinkers who produced tokens at competitive prices. Kelly-Pittock's token is one of hundreds of Ohio merchant pieces cataloged in the Fuld reference, each documenting a specific business that operated during the tumultuous Civil War years. These store cards serve as valuable historical records of mid-nineteenth century commercial life, preserving the names and locations of businesses that might otherwise be completely forgotten.

Rarity Notes

Civil War store card, Fuld 880E-6a. Copper patriotic edition. David Kelly-Pittock's, OH.

Cross References

PCGS #626745; Fuld 880E-6a; David Kelly-Pittock's, OH