Token F-150B-1A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 150B-1A from Ohio. The 150-series die number continues the sequence of Ohio Civil War token obverse dies documented in the Fuld catalog. Each new die number represents a distinct obverse design, expanding the visual and historical record of wartime token production. The "B" die variant within the 150-series indicates a second obverse die sharing the 150 classification but differing in specific design details. Ohio's extensive token production reflected both the state's large commercial economy and the entrepreneurial spirit of its die-sinkers and merchants, who recognized tokens as both a practical necessity and a profitable business opportunity during the coin shortage. The variety of metal compositions used in American token production — copper, brass, bronze, nickel, aluminum, white metal, and various alloys — reflects the practical considerations of cost, appearance, and durability that guided manufacturers.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 150B-1A. Copper. Ohio 150-series.

Cross References

PCGS #660607; Fuld 150B-1A OH