Token F-*150BE-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 composition provided excellent durability for everyday handling. Merchant tokens in copper circulated freely alongside federal cents, and the familiar reddish-brown metal ensured ready acceptance in local commerce. Cataloged as Fuld *150BE-1A in the Fuld Civil War token reference. Merchant store cards represent one of the most diverse collecting fields in American numismatics, spanning hundreds of merchants across dozens of states.

Rarity Notes

Copper striking, the standard metal for merchant tokens of this period. Fuld *150BE-1A. Unattributed Illinois Merchant issued 6 known token varieties.

Cross References

Fuld *150BE-1A