Token F-200A-1A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 200A-1A from Michigan. The 200-series die number represents a significant die grouping in the Michigan section of the Fuld catalog. As the first combination in copper, this is the primary production version of the 200A obverse for Michigan. Detroit's merchants were the primary customers for Michigan Civil War tokens, though tokens also circulated in smaller cities like Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. 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. Michigan's economy during the Civil War was transitioning from frontier agriculture to industrial manufacturing, and the state's growing commercial activity generated strong demand for small-denomination currency.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 200A-1A. Copper. Michigan 200-series.

Cross References

PCGS #943143; Fuld 200A-1A MI