Token F-615A-1b OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 615A-1b from Ohio. The brass composition distinguishes this from the copper version (PCGS #665650), creating a composition variant pair. Ohio merchants could order tokens in either copper or brass, and many chose both metals to create distinctive varieties. The secondary market for American tokens ranges from common pieces available for minimal cost to rare varieties and exceptional specimens that command substantial prices at specialized auctions. The educational value of American tokens extends beyond numismatics into economic history, advertising studies, transportation history, and material culture analysis, making these pieces attractive to researchers with diverse scholarly interests. The brass version's golden color made it visually distinct from the copper cent-colored standard.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 615A-1b. Brass. Ohio 615-series. Composition variant.

Cross References

PCGS #665653; Fuld 615A-1b OH