CVC & Collectables presents the 1863 Civil War store card token issued by H. Humrichouser of Plymouth, Indiana, cataloged as Fuld-780C-1a. Struck in copper during the small change shortage, this token promoted Humrichouser’s grain and produce business while also circulating as a 1-cent substitute. Certified NGC AU Details (Scratches, Cleaned), it retains bold design features with noted surface issues.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: H. Humrichouser, Grain & Produce Dealer
- Location: Plymouth, Indiana
- Date: 1863
- Type: Civil War Store Card Token
- Catalog Reference: Fuld-780C-1a
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC AU Details (Scratches, Cleaned)
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Legend: “H. HUMRICHOUSER GRAIN & PRODUCE DEALER / PLYMOUTH, IND.”
Reverse:
Union shield at center inscribed “UNION”, surrounded by stars with the date 1863 below.
Collectibility:
Indiana Civil War store cards are scarcer than eastern state issues and are prized for their strong local identity. The F-780C-1a Humrichouser token is especially appealing for its combination of merchant advertising and patriotic symbolism. This NGC AU Details example offers collectors an affordable, certified piece of Civil War exonumia with strong regional significance. Find more alike here!
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