Token F-*175 O-5A 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. 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 *175 in the Fuld Civil War token reference. Authentication of merchant store cards relies on die characteristics, metal analysis, and provenance, as counterfeits of the rarest varieties exist.

Rarity Notes

Copper striking, the standard metal for merchant tokens of this period. Fuld *175. Unattributed Ohio Merchant issued 4 known token varieties.

Cross References

Fuld *175