(No Date) Civil War Patriotic Token F-231/352Aa, Our Country

Coin Details

Description

Civil War patriotic token combining Fuld obverse die 231, a military or naval design, with reverse die 352A bearing crossed cannons with military implements. Die 352A is a variant of die 352's crossed cannon design. This die range includes naval subjects, constitutional themes, Masonic imagery, and commercial designs. The diversity reflects the wide range of interests and loyalties expressed through the Civil War token medium, from military patriotism to fraternal and commercial concerns. The copper alloy used for this token matched the federal cent specification closely enough that these pieces passed freely in commerce during the coin shortage of 1862-1864. This undated token was struck during the Civil War coin shortage era of 1862-1864, when most patriotic token production occurred. Patriotic tokens circulated freely throughout the Northern states from mid-1862 through 1864. Merchants accepted them alongside genuine federal cents, and many tokens show heavy wear consistent with extended use in commerce.

Rarity Notes

Fuld 231/352Aa. Die pairing: obverse 231, reverse 352A. Copper is the most common composition, representing the majority of surviving specimens. The Fuld rarity scale ranges from R-1 (over 5,000 known) to R-10 (unique); survival depends on the specific die combination, metal, and condition.

Cross References

Fuld 231/352Aa