Token F-630AP-17C NY

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 630AP-17C from New York. The "AP" die designation and unusual "17C" combination indicate a specific variety within the enormous New York 630-series. The "C" may indicate a composition variant or a specific die state. New York's 630-series is the most extensive single die number group in the entire Fuld catalog, encompassing hundreds of Manhattan and Brooklyn merchant tokens. 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. 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 630AP sub-series represents one of many alphabetical variants within this prolific grouping.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 630AP-17C. New York 630-series.

Cross References

PCGS #962327; Fuld 630AP-17C NY