Token F-495A-2A IL

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 495A-2A from Illinois. The 495A obverse die in its second die combination documents a specific Illinois variety. Illinois tokens from the 495-series contribute to the state's Civil War token catalog, which documents commercial activity across Lincoln's home state during the war years. The copper composition is standard for tokens intended for circulation. The token tradition in America encompasses an extraordinary range of purposes, from merchant advertising and transportation fare to gaming, amusement, loyalty programs, and commemorative distribution. Conservation of tokens requires careful attention to the specific metal compositions and surface treatments used by different manufacturers, as inappropriate cleaning or storage can permanently damage numismatic value. Illinois Civil War tokens from Chicago and smaller cities circulated throughout the state and into neighboring states, carried by the commercial traffic that moved along the state's extensive railroad network.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 495A-2A. Copper. Illinois issue.

Cross References

PCGS #646636; Fuld 495A-2A IL