(1853-58) Token Miller La-11B Gilt Brass N.C. Folger

Coin Details

Description

N.C. Folger was a New Orleans merchant who issued multiple token varieties (Miller LA-10 through LA-15) in copper, brass, and gilt brass over a period of several years. New Orleans was the largest city in the antebellum South and a major port handling cotton, sugar, and goods from the Mississippi River trade. Folger's sustained token production indicates an established business with a commitment to token advertising. The gilt finish over the base metal provided an eye-catching golden surface that would have attracted immediate attention. Gilt tokens were more expensive to produce and are scarcer than unfinished brass or copper versions. Cataloged as Miller La-11B.

Rarity Notes

N.C. Folger issued 4 known token varieties.

Cross References

Miller La-11B