Token F-690B-2A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 690B-2A from Ohio. The 690B die variant within the Ohio 690-series indicates a second obverse design in this number group. The second die combination in copper creates a specific variety. 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 The auction market for rare tokens has strengthened as collectors have recognized these pieces as important historical documents worthy of the same serious attention given to coins and medals. Token collecting represents one of the most diverse and accessible areas within American numismatics, with pieces available across a wide price range and covering virtually every aspect of commercial and social life. Ohio's continuous representation across virtually every die number in the Fuld system demonstrates the state's unparalleled depth of participation in Civil War token production.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 690B-2A. Copper. Ohio 690B die series.

Cross References

PCGS #665773; Fuld 690B-2A OH