No Date Token F-930A-3b Brass RE Chas. F. Raker IN
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Description
This undated Civil War era store card, cataloged as Fuld 930A-3b, is a brass reverse edition token issued by Chas. F. Raker of Indiana. The "RE" designation indicates that both sides carry store card or commercial designs rather than patriotic imagery. Charles F. Raker was an Indiana merchant whose token served the practical purpose of providing cent-denomination change during the severe coin shortage of the Civil War. Indiana contributed a moderate number of merchants to the Civil War token economy, with tokens issued from Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and smaller communities. The brass composition was standard for merchants seeking a durable, attractive token at moderate cost. Indiana's border with Kentucky gave the state a particular awareness of the war's proximity, and local commerce was significantly affected by the disruption of normal currency circulation.
Rarity Notes
Civil War store card, Fuld 930A-3b. Brass reverse edition. Chas. F. Raker, IN.
Cross References
PCGS #655137; Fuld 930A-3b; Chas. F. Raker, IN
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