Token F-160A-1B MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 160A-1B from Michigan. The "B" composition indicates brass rather than the standard copper, and the Michigan attribution distinguishes this from the Ohio 160A-1A variety. Michigan Civil War tokens were produced primarily for merchants in Detroit and other commercial centers in the state. The state's strategic position on the Great Lakes made it an important transportation hub for wartime commerce, and Michigan merchants faced the same coin shortage that affected businesses throughout the North. 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. The brass composition gives this token a golden color distinct from copper versions, and Michigan tokens are generally less common than those from Ohio or New York.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 160A-1B. Brass. Michigan issue. Less common state.

Cross References

PCGS #942446; Fuld 160A-1B MI