Token F-115B-1A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 115B-1A from Ohio, the first die combination in the 115B obverse die series. As the inaugural pairing of the 115B obverse with a reverse die, this variety often holds particular interest for collectors assembling complete die combination sets. Ohio Civil War tokens were produced primarily in Cincinnati, which rivaled New York as the nation's most important center of token manufacturing during the 1862-1864 period. Token authentication and attribution require familiarity with production methods, die characteristics, and metal compositions specific to different manufacturers and historical periods, skills that develop through sustained collecting experience. The copper composition was the most economical option for token production, keeping costs low enough that merchants could order tokens at a fraction of their face value and profit from their circulation as cent substitutes.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 115B-1A. Copper. Ohio 115B die series, first combination.

Cross References

PCGS #660516; Fuld 115B-1A OH