1869 Token F-692A-16a Copper RE Yankee Robinson IL

Coin Details

Description

This 1869 copper token, cataloged as Fuld 692A-16a, is another die variety in the Yankee Robinson series from Illinois. The different reverse die number (16a versus 14a) indicates a distinct die combination, featuring different design elements or text on the reverse while maintaining the Robinson obverse. Yankee Robinson's token production was remarkably prolific for a traveling showman, reflecting both his commercial savvy and his awareness of the numismatic collector market. Robinson's shows toured throughout Illinois and neighboring states during the post-Civil War period, bringing entertainment to small towns and rural communities across the Midwest. Each Fuld catalog variety documents a specific die pairing that was used during the production run, with different reverses potentially created at different times or for different purposes within Robinson's traveling entertainment operations.

Rarity Notes

Copper, Fuld 692A-16a. Different die variety from the 692A-14a. Yankee Robinson series.

Cross References

Fuld 692A-16a; PCGS #649564; Yankee Robinson, Illinois