Token F-690A-2A IN
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Description
This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 690A-2A from Indiana. The 690-series in Indiana's Fuld catalog documents another die design from the Hoosier state. The second die combination in copper creates a specific variety. American tokens document the intersection of commerce and material culture, serving as tangible evidence of business practices, economic conditions, and social relationships that conventional historical sources may overlook. Token production technology evolved from hand-engraved dies and manual screw presses to machine-cut dies and steam-powered striking equipment, with each technological advance leaving characteristic marks that help specialists date and attribute pieces. Indiana's Civil War tokens from the higher die number ranges document the continued commercial need for token currency as the war progressed and the federal government failed to restore adequate coinage to circulation.
Rarity Notes
Civil War token, Fuld 690A-2A. Copper. Indiana 690-series.
Cross References
PCGS #647591; Fuld 690A-2A IN
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