Token F-200B-2A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 200B-2A from Michigan. The 200B obverse die is a variant within the Michigan 200-series, distinct from the 200A obverse. The second die combination in copper pairs this obverse with a documented reverse die. Michigan Civil War tokens document the commercial activity of a state that was rapidly industrializing during the 1860s, with lumber, copper mining, and manufacturing joining agriculture as major economic sectors. Private token production in America has served multiple functions throughout history, from providing small change during periods of coin shortage to advertising businesses and facilitating commercial transactions. The state's diverse economy required reliable small-denomination currency for daily transactions, making privately issued tokens a practical necessity during the federal coin shortage.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 200B-2A. Copper. Michigan 200B die series.

Cross References

PCGS #943158; Fuld 200B-2A MI