Token F-*150A U-1A IL

Coin Details

Description

This token bears an Illinois attribution in the Fuld catalog with an asterisk designation (F-*150), indicating a recently discovered or unconfirmed merchant attribution. Illinois was one of the most prolific states for Civil War store card production, with Chicago's extensive commercial district generating hundreds of token varieties. The asterisk-numbered pieces represent ongoing discoveries in Civil War token research, as new die combinations and merchant attributions continue to be identified by specialists in the Fuld catalog system. The copper planchet gave this token an appearance closely resembling contemporary United States cents, facilitating its acceptance in daily commerce. Copper merchant tokens of this type circulated widely as advertising pieces and emergency small change. Cataloged as Fuld *150A in the Fuld Civil War token reference. Collector interest in merchant store cards has grown as the tokens are increasingly recognized as primary historical documents of 19th century commerce.

Rarity Notes

Copper striking, the standard metal for merchant tokens of this period. Fuld *150A. Unattributed Illinois Merchant issued 6 known token varieties.

Cross References

Fuld *150A