Token F-165BV-9A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 165BV-9A from Ohio. The ninth die combination in the 165BV sub-series approaches the upper range of documented pairings for this particular obverse die. The extensive 165-series documents Cincinnati's position as one of America's most important cities during the Civil War era — the "Queen City of the West" was a major industrial, commercial, and military center whose economy generated enormous demand for small-denomination currency. 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. The copper composition ensured these tokens were affordable to produce and acceptable in commerce, circulating at the nominal value of one cent alongside the few remaining federal cents still in public hands.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 165BV-9A. Copper. Ohio 165BV die series.

Cross References

PCGS #662855; Fuld 165BV-9A OH