Token F-165BW-3A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 165BW-3A from Ohio. The third die combination in the 165BW sub-series continues this obverse die's documented pairings. Civil War tokens from the 165-series are among the most commonly encountered Ohio varieties in numismatic commerce, though specific die combinations range from common to very rare depending on production quantities and survival rates. The copper composition is standard throughout the series. American tokens document the intersection of commerce and material culture, serving as tangible evidence of business practices, economic conditions, and social relationships that conventional historical sources may overlook. Cincinnati's Civil War tokens collectively form one of the most detailed commercial histories of any American city during the 1860s, documenting merchants of every description from grocers and dry goods dealers to saloon keepers and tobacconists.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 165BW-3A. Copper. Ohio 165BW die series.

Cross References

PCGS #662864; Fuld 165BW-3A OH