Token F-535A-1a OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 535A-1a from Ohio. The 535-series in Ohio's Fuld catalog documents another obverse die design. The first die combination in copper is the primary production version, using the lowercase "a" notation that some Ohio catalog entries employ for composition. Ohio's 535-series tokens contribute to the state's comprehensive Civil War token record, adding another documented merchant or design to the collection of varieties that make Ohio second only to New York in total Civil War token production. The variety of metal compositions used in American token production — copper, brass, bronze, nickel, aluminum, white metal, and various alloys — reflects the practical considerations of cost, appearance, and durability that guided manufacturers. The lowercase notation in some Ohio entries reflects variations in cataloging convention within the Fuld reference.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 535A-1a. Copper. Ohio 535-series.

Cross References

PCGS #667772; Fuld 535A-1a OH