CVC & Collectables presents the 1861 Civil War store card token issued by Child’s Die Sinker & Engraver of Chicago, Illinois, cataloged as Fuld-150J-8a. Struck in copper, this token advertised the firm’s engraving services while also circulating during the wartime shortage of small change. Certified NGC XF 45 BN, it displays rich brown toning with sharp detail and light wear.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: Child’s Die Sinker & Engraver
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Date: 1861
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-150J-8a
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC XF 45 BN (Brown)
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Bust of Liberty facing left, surrounded by the legend “CHILDS MANFR. CHICAGO” with the date 1861 below.
Reverse:
Inscription: “CHILDS DIE SINKER & ENGRAVER / 117 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO” in circular format.
Collectibility:
Illinois Civil War store cards are avidly collected for their ties to both regional commerce and national history. The F-150J-8a Child’s Die Sinker token is especially appealing for its direct connection to the engraving trade. This NGC XF 45 BN example balances detail and originality, making it an attractive addition to Civil War exonumia and Chicago merchant token collections. Find more alike here!
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