Token F-160G-5A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 160G-5A from Ohio, the fifth die combination using the 160G obverse die in copper. This variety continues the 160G series documented in the Fuld catalog. Ohio Civil War tokens were struck on planchets typically ranging from 18 to 20 millimeters in diameter, approximating the size of the federal Indian Head cent they were designed to replace in circulation. The weight and appearance of these tokens were deliberately chosen to make them feel natural alongside federal coinage, facilitating their acceptance in everyday commerce. Token collecting represents one of the most diverse and accessible areas within American numismatics, with pieces available across a wide price range and covering virtually every aspect of commercial and social life. Ohio merchants distributed these tokens through their normal business transactions, and the tokens often circulated far from their point of origin as commerce moved them across state lines.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 160G-5A. Copper. Ohio 160G die series.

Cross References

PCGS #666894; Fuld 160G-5A OH