Token F-10A-1A OH

Coin Details

Auction Record

$129 MS64 01-11-2015 Heritage Auctions

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 10A-1A from Ohio. The low die number in the Fuld 10-series places this among the earliest die groupings cataloged for Ohio Civil War tokens. These tokens circulated as cent substitutes during the severe coin shortage that began in 1862 when the public hoarded federal coinage due to uncertainty about the war's outcome. The copper composition provided a durable, attractive medium for these emergency currency pieces. Ohio's strategic importance to the Union — as a major source of troops, industrial production, and agricultural output — ensured a large commercial economy that required reliable small-denomination currency, making privately issued tokens an economic necessity rather than merely a novelty. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 10A-1A. Copper. Ohio issue from the early 10-series die group.

Cross References

PCGS #661860; Fuld 10A-1A OH