Token F-165BW-1A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 165BW-1A from Ohio, the first die combination in the 165BW sub-series. As the initial pairing of the BW obverse die, this variety is often of particular interest to collectors who follow die sequences. The 165-series remains one of the most actively studied areas of Civil War token numismatics, with researchers continuing to document new die states, previously unrecorded compositions, and die combination sequences. The token tradition in America encompasses an extraordinary range of purposes, from merchant advertising and transportation fare to gaming, amusement, loyalty programs, and commemorative distribution. Cincinnati's Civil War tokens serve as a comprehensive record of the city's merchant class during the 1860s, preserving business names, locations, and trades that might otherwise be lost to history.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 165BW-1A. Copper. Ohio 165BW die series, first combination.

Cross References

PCGS #662861; Fuld 165BW-1A OH