Token F-450G-6A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 450G-6A from Michigan. The sixth die combination in the 450G series indicates extensive production from this obverse die, with at least seven documented pairings. Michigan's 450G series is one of the more prolific die groupings in the state's Civil War token catalog, suggesting the associated merchant or die design was widely distributed. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities. The educational value of American tokens extends beyond numismatics into economic history, advertising studies, transportation history, and material culture analysis, making these pieces attractive to researchers with diverse scholarly interests. The copper composition was standard for tokens manufactured for general circulation, keeping production costs low while creating tokens that were readily acceptable in commerce as cent substitutes.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 450G-6A. Copper. Michigan 450G die series.

Cross References

PCGS #942522; Fuld 450G-6A MI