Token F-150J-7A IL

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 150J-7A from Illinois. The seventh die combination using the 150J obverse die continues the series of Illinois Civil War tokens that document wartime commerce in the state. Illinois tokens are less abundant than those from Ohio and New York but represent an important part of the Midwestern token economy. Chicago's position as a railroad hub and commercial center made it a natural distribution point for tokens produced locally and shipped from Eastern die-sinkers. Third-party grading and authentication services have helped standardize the token market, providing collectors with reliable condition assessments and attribution verification for pieces across all historical periods. The copper composition was standard for tokens intended for general circulation at the value of one cent.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 150J-7A. Copper. Illinois issue.

Cross References

PCGS #645017; Fuld 150J-7A IL