1863 Token F-630BS-2a Staudinger’s NY NGC MS 64 BN

CVC & Collectables presents this beautifully preserved 1863 Civil War store card token issued by Staudinger’s, a New York merchant, and cataloged as Fuld-630BS-2a. Graded NGC MS 64 BN (Brown), this copper token is a prime example of the private coinage that circulated during the economic strain of the Civil War.

Token Highlights:

• Issuer: Staudinger’s
• Date: 1863
• Location: New York
• Fuld Catalog Number: 630BS-2a
• Composition: Copper
• Diameter: ~19 mm
• Grade: NGC MS 64 BN (Brown)
• Type: Civil War Store Card

Obverse:

Merchant legend:
“STAUDINGER’S 116 Broadway ST. N.Y.” encircling a shoe or boot, referencing the trade or storefront.

Reverse:

Standard patriotic reverse featuring  around a large shield, often used for general commerce in lieu of small change.

Collectibility:

This NGC MS 64 BN example is sharply struck with clean fields and full detail. With its high-grade preservation and historical appeal, it’s a superb addition to collections focused on Civil War tokens, merchant history, or 19th-century American exonumia. Find more alike here!