Token F-600A-4a TN

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 600A-4a from Tennessee. The fourth die combination extends the 600A obverse die's documented production run for Tennessee. With at least five die combinations documented, the 600A obverse was one of the more productive dies in Tennessee's relatively small Civil War token catalog. The copper composition is standard. Tennessee's token production, while limited compared to the major Northern states, provides valuable documentation of commercial activity in a state where everyday life was directly affected by military operations and shifting battle lines throughout the war. Modern token production continues the American tradition of private metallic pieces for commercial and commemorative purposes, with contemporary technology enabling designs of greater complexity and precision. The physical characteristics of tokens — their weight, diameter, thickness, and edge treatment — provide attribution data that helps specialists identify production facilities and date individual pieces within broader series.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 600A-4a. Copper. Tennessee issue. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #647294; Fuld 600A-4a TN