1869 Token F-692a-1 Iron PE Yankee Robinson, Full Brockage Rev IL

Coin Details

Description

This 1869 iron token, cataloged as Fuld 692a-1, is another Yankee Robinson piece in iron with a full brockage reverse. The lowercase "a" in the catalog number may indicate a variant classification from the uppercase "A" versions, though this could also reflect a cataloging convention difference. The 692a-1 die combination represents the first reverse die paired with this obverse in iron, making it potentially the earliest iron striking in the Robinson brockage series. Iron tokens from any American series are rare survivors due to the metal's vulnerability to oxidation and rust, and examples that have survived over 150 years in collectible condition are genuinely scarce. The Robinson iron tokens document the extreme lengths to which this showman-entrepreneur went in creating varieties for the numismatic market.

Rarity Notes

Iron, Fuld 692a-1. Full brockage reverse. Iron tokens rarely survive in collectible condition. Rare.

Cross References

Fuld 692a-1; PCGS #654035; Yankee Robinson, Illinois, Iron, Full Brockage Reverse