Token F-525A-2A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 525A-2A from Michigan. The 525-series in Michigan's Fuld catalog documents another die design, with the second die combination in copper representing a specific variety. Michigan's Civil War token catalog continues through the 500-series, providing ongoing documentation of the state's wartime commercial activity. Detroit's merchants and manufacturers relied on these tokens to maintain normal business operations during a period when federal small change was unavailable, demonstrating the practical ingenuity of American commerce in adapting to crisis conditions. 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 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.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 525A-2A. Copper. Michigan 525-series.

Cross References

PCGS #944545; Fuld 525A-2A MI