Token F-60A-1A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 60A-1A from Michigan. The low die number in the 60-series places this among the earlier Michigan entries in the Fuld catalog. The first die combination in copper represents the standard production version. Michigan's Civil War tokens from low die numbers may represent some of the state's earliest token issues, produced as Detroit and other Michigan merchants first adopted tokens as emergency small change during 1862. Regional token collecting focuses on pieces from specific states, cities, or geographic areas, creating specialized knowledge about local commercial history that enriches broader numismatic understanding. 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. The copper composition was standard for tokens manufactured for general circulation.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 60A-1A. Copper. Michigan 60-series.

Cross References

PCGS #945234; Fuld 60A-1A MI