Token F-160A-1A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 160A-1A from Ohio. The 160-series die number continues the systematic cataloging of Ohio Civil War token obverse dies. As the first die combination in copper for the 160A obverse, this variety represents the primary production run for this particular design. Ohio's central geographic position in the Union made it a crossroads for both military and commercial activity during the war, and the state's token production reflected this importance. Token collecting communities organized around specific series, regions, or themes provide educational resources, trading opportunities, and social connections that enhance the enjoyment and scholarly depth of the hobby. The 160-series tokens circulated alongside hundreds of other varieties in Ohio's active wartime economy, where merchants and customers readily accepted privately issued tokens as practical substitutes for scarce federal cents.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 160A-1A. Copper. Ohio 160-series.

Cross References

PCGS #661908; Fuld 160A-1A OH