Token F-320A-1B MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 320A-1B from Michigan. The brass composition, indicated by the "B" suffix, gives this Michigan version of the 320A die a golden color distinct from the copper versions produced for Illinois and Ohio. Michigan's brass tokens were less commonly produced than copper versions, making composition variants particularly interesting to collectors. 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 320A die in brass for Michigan represents one of the less common production options that manufacturers offered to merchants who wanted their tokens to stand out from the standard copper issues that dominated Civil War-era circulation.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 320A-1B. Brass. Michigan issue. Less common composition.

Cross References

PCGS #944465; Fuld 320A-1B MI