Token F-580A-1A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 580A-1A from Michigan. The 580-series in Michigan advances toward the upper range of the state's Fuld catalog die numbers. The first die combination in copper is the standard production version. Michigan Civil War tokens from the higher die number ranges document merchants and designs that was produced later in the 1862-1864 token period, or that were simply assigned higher numbers in the Fuld cataloging sequence. The die combinations recorded in token catalogs document the production decisions of individual merchants and manufacturers, creating a record of commercial activity at the local level that complements broader economic histories. Museum exhibitions featuring American tokens increasingly emphasize the social and economic contexts of token production rather than treating these pieces solely as numismatic curiosities, enhancing public appreciation of their historical significance. The copper composition is universal for Michigan tokens intended for everyday circulation as cent substitutes.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 580A-1A. Copper. Michigan 580-series.

Cross References

PCGS #945267; Fuld 580A-1A MI