Token F-120B-2A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 120B-2A from Ohio. The second die combination in the 120B series pairs the 120B obverse with a different reverse die than the 1A variety. Civil War token reverse dies frequently featured patriotic imagery that affirmed Union loyalty — eagles, shields, flags, Liberty caps, and slogans like "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved" or "Army & Navy." These reverse designs served both a political and a commercial function, making the tokens acceptable to a patriotic public while the obverse die carried merchant advertising. Regional token collecting focuses on pieces from specific states, cities, or geographic areas, creating specialized knowledge about local commercial history that enriches broader numismatic understanding. The Fuld 120B-2A combination documents a specific pairing that was struck in copper and distributed through Ohio commerce during the war years.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 120B-2A. Copper. Ohio 120B die series.

Cross References

PCGS #660552; Fuld 120B-2A OH