No Date Token F-NC-OH-1e White Metal PE A.J. Blockson OH

Coin Details

Description

This undated Civil War era store card, cataloged as Fuld NC-OH-1e, is a white metal patriotic edition token issued by A.J. Blockson of Ohio. The white metal composition is less common than copper or brass for Ohio Civil War tokens, making this a distinctive composition variant. A.J. Blockson was an Ohio merchant whose token was cataloged in the supplementary "NC" section of the Fuld reference, indicating it was discovered or classified after the main catalog sequence was established. Ohio produced more varieties of Civil War tokens than any state except New York, and new discoveries continue to expand the catalog. The white metal alloy provided a silvery appearance that some merchants preferred for its resemblance to silver coinage, though the soft composition meant these tokens wore quickly in circulation.

Rarity Notes

Civil War store card, Fuld NC-OH-1e. White metal patriotic edition. A.J. Blockson, OH. Uncommon composition. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #656660; Fuld NC-OH-1e; A.J. Blockson, OH