Token F-280A-1A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 280A-1A from Michigan. The 280-series in Michigan's Fuld catalog documents another die grouping used by Michigan merchants during the Civil War. As the first die combination in copper, this represents the primary version of the 280A obverse. Michigan's contribution to the Union during the Civil War was significant — the state sent over 90,000 soldiers to serve and its industrial output supported the war effort. 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. The commercial disruption caused by the coin shortage affected Michigan merchants as severely as those in other Northern states, driving the adoption of privately produced tokens as practical currency substitutes.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 280A-1A. Copper. Michigan issue.

Cross References

PCGS #944376; Fuld 280A-1A MI