Token F-560A-3A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 560A-3A from Michigan. The third die combination in the Michigan 560A series pairs this obverse with another reverse die. Michigan's 560-series tokens contribute to the ongoing documentation of the state's Civil War-era commercial activity. Each die combination creates a unique collectible variety, and the progression from 1A through 3A and beyond traces the production history of individual obverse dies. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities. The geographic distribution of American token production reflects the nation's economic development, with token-producing die sinkers and manufacturers concentrating in commercially active regions where demand for advertising and commerce tokens was strongest. The copper composition was universal for Michigan tokens intended for everyday circulation.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 560A-3A. Copper. Michigan 560-series.

Cross References

PCGS #942380; Fuld 560A-3A MI