Token F-*150AJ-2A 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. Copper was the workhorse metal of the American token industry, and this piece exemplifies the standard merchant store card format. The copper planchet accepted fine engraving detail and resisted corrosion, helping tokens survive decades of pocket carry. Cataloged as Fuld *150AJ-2A in the Fuld Civil War token reference. Tokens of this type are collected both as numismatic objects and as historical documents of 19th century American business.

Rarity Notes

Copper striking, the standard metal for merchant tokens of this period. Fuld *150AJ-2A. Unattributed Illinois Merchant issued 6 known token varieties.

Cross References

Fuld *150AJ-2A