Token F-115B-3A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 115B-3A from Ohio. The 115B obverse die was one of the more extensively used dies in the Ohio Civil War token series, with numerous reverse die combinations documented. This third combination represents one of several pairings produced from this productive obverse die. The practice of creating multiple die combinations allowed token manufacturers to offer variety to collectors while efficiently using their die inventory. Contemporary Civil War token collectors actively sought out new varieties as they were produced, creating a secondary market that supplemented the tokens' primary function as emergency currency. Private token production in America has served multiple functions throughout history, from providing small change during periods of coin shortage to advertising businesses and facilitating commercial transactions. This collector demand encouraged die-sinkers to create ever more combinations.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 115B-3A. Copper. Ohio 115B die series.

Cross References

PCGS #660522; Fuld 115B-3A OH