Token F-*165DY-1B1 OH

Coin Details

Description

This token bears an Ohio attribution in the Fuld catalog with an asterisk designation, indicating a recently discovered or unconfirmed merchant attribution. Ohio produced more varieties of Civil War store cards than any other state, driven by the extensive commercial networks centered on Cincinnati and other major cities. The asterisk-numbered pieces represent additions to the Fuld catalog as researchers continue to identify new die combinations and merchant attributions among Ohio Civil War tokens. 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 *165DY-1B1 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 Tokens of this type are collected both as numismatic objects and as historical documents of 19th century American business.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 *165DY-1B1. Unattributed Ohio Merchant issued 4 known token varieties.

Cross References

Fuld *165DY-1B