CVC & Collectables presents the Civil War store card token issued by H. Endly of Mansfield, Ohio, cataloged as Fuld-505A-1a. Struck in copper during the Civil War shortage of small change, this token promoted Endly’s hat and cap business while also circulating as a cent substitute. Certified NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage), it shows strong remaining design elements despite surface issues.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: H. Endly, Dealer in Hats and Caps
- Location: Mansfield, Ohio
- Date: 1861–1865 (Civil War era)
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-505A-1a
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage)
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Legend: “H. ENDLY DEALER IN HATS AND CAPS / MANSFIELD O.”
Reverse:
Legend: “GOOD FOR 1 CENT” surrounded by stars.
Collectibility:
Ohio store cards are popular among Civil War token collectors, with Mansfield pieces being scarcer than large-city issues. This NGC VF Details example, though noted for environmental damage, remains historically important and offers certified authenticity at an affordable entry point. Find more alike here!
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