Token F-640A-2A KY

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 640A-2A from Kentucky. The second die combination continues the Kentucky 640A obverse's production. Kentucky's small Civil War token catalog makes each additional die combination a meaningful expansion of the state's numismatic record. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities. Token provenance research occasionally uncovers connections to notable collections, original merchants, or significant historical events, adding documentary value to individual specimens beyond their intrinsic numismatic interest. The copper composition was standard for tokens produced for Kentucky merchants, who ordered from Northern die-sinkers despite the political complexities of operating in a border state.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 640A-2A. Copper. Kentucky issue. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #647491; Fuld 640A-2A KY