Token F-10A-1B NY

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 10A-1B from New York. The "B" composition suffix in PCGS notation indicates brass rather than the standard copper, giving this token a golden appearance. The Fuld 10-series represents an early die grouping in the New York catalog. New York City's position as America's financial and commercial capital made it the epicenter of Civil War token production, with local die-sinkers producing varieties for both New York merchants and clients across the Northern states. The brass composition was popular with merchants who wanted their tokens to stand out visually from the copper cent-colored standard issues. 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. New York tokens constitute the largest single state group in the Fuld catalog.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 10A-1B. Brass. New York issue.

Cross References

PCGS #962786; Fuld 10A-1B NY