Token F-115B-2A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 115B-2A from Ohio, the second die combination in the 115B series. Civil War tokens served as de facto currency throughout the Northern states during 1862-1864, filling the void left by the disappearance of federal cents from circulation. The widespread acceptance of these privately produced tokens demonstrated the practical willingness of American commerce to adopt alternative currency in times of crisis. Ohio's extensive network of merchants, manufacturers, and financial institutions ensured that tokens circulated freely across the state, with individual businesses ordering custom tokens bearing their names and patriotic messages that reinforced Union loyalty during the conflict. 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.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 115B-2A. Copper. Ohio 115B die series, combination 2.

Cross References

PCGS #660519; Fuld 115B-2A OH