Token F-495A-1B MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 495A-1B from Michigan. The brass composition and "A" sub-series designation distinguish this from the standard 495-1A copper version. The addition of the "A" suffix indicates a specific obverse variant within the 495-series, while the brass composition gives this token a golden color. Michigan tokens in brass are less common than copper versions, as brass was the secondary metal option. 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. Token production technology evolved from hand-engraved dies and manual screw presses to machine-cut dies and steam-powered striking equipment, with each technological advance leaving characteristic marks that help specialists date and attribute pieces. The combination of a sub-series variant in a non-standard composition creates a doubly distinctive variety for collectors.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 495A-1B. Brass. Michigan 495A die series. Less common composition.

Cross References

PCGS #944524; Fuld 495A-1B MI