Token F-530C-2A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 530C-2A from Michigan. The "C" die variant within the 530-series indicates a third obverse design in this number group. The second die combination in copper pairs this obverse with a specific reverse die. Michigan's extensive representation in the 530-series, with multiple lettered variants, demonstrates the depth of the state's token catalog in this die number range. 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. The survival of American tokens across multiple centuries provides material culture evidence that complements documentary sources, offering physical artifacts of commercial relationships that paper records may not adequately capture. Each variant represents a different merchant or design, expanding the commercial record that Civil War tokens preserve for Michigan's wartime economy.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 530C-2A. Copper. Michigan 530C die series.

Cross References

PCGS #944656; Fuld 530C-2A MI