Token F-630BV-30A NY

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 630BV-30A from New York. The thirtieth die combination for the 630BV obverse represents an extraordinarily productive die within New York's massive 630-series. Thirty or more die combinations from a single obverse die is exceptional even for New York, suggesting this was an extremely popular or widely distributed design. The copper composition is standard. 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 630BV die's prolific output makes it one of the most extensively documented obverse dies in all of Civil War token numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 630BV-30A. Copper. New York. Extremely productive die with 30+ combinations.

Cross References

PCGS #963678; Fuld 630BV-30A NY