Token F-165BV-7A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 165BV-7A from Ohio. The 165BV die designation indicates one of the many sub-series within Cincinnati's prolific 165-series die family. Cincinnati's importance as a die-sinking center is reflected in the enormous number of die varieties documented under the 165 umbrella, which encompasses dozens of obverse die variants (A through multiple letter combinations) paired with hundreds of reverse dies. The seventh die combination in copper for the BV obverse represents a specific variety within this extensive series. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities. Cincinnati's die-sinkers, including John Stanton, were among the most productive in the nation, and their output dominates the Ohio section of the Fuld catalog.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 165BV-7A. Copper. Ohio 165BV die series, Cincinnati.

Cross References

PCGS #662849; Fuld 165BV-7A OH