Token F-185A-1A IN

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 185A-1A from Indiana. Indiana's participation in the Civil War token economy was more modest than that of Ohio or New York, making Hoosier tokens less commonly encountered and consequently more sought after by geographic specialists. The 185-series die number within the Indiana section of the Fuld catalog documents specific merchants or patriotic designs issued in the state. Indiana's position as a border state neighbor to Kentucky gave it particular strategic importance during the war, and the state's merchants felt the coin shortage keenly as wartime disruptions affected normal commercial activity. Token collecting communities organized around specific series, regions, or themes provide educational resources, trading opportunities, and social connections that enhance the enjoyment and scholarly depth of the hobby. The copper composition is standard for Civil War tokens designed to circulate at the value of one cent.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 185A-1A. Copper. Indiana issue. Less common state.

Cross References

PCGS #644944; Fuld 185A-1A IN