Token F-800A-1A OH

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 800A-1A from Ohio. The 800-series represents the upper range of Ohio's Civil War token catalog. The first die combination in copper is the primary version. Private token production in America has served multiple functions throughout history, from providing small change during periods of coin shortage to advertising businesses and facilitating commercial transactions. The standardization of token cataloging through widely accepted reference works has created a common language for describing and attributing pieces, facilitating commerce and scholarly communication within the collecting community. Regional token collecting focuses on pieces from specific states, cities, or geographic areas, creating specialized knowledge about local commercial history that enriches broader numismatic understanding. Ohio's representation extends into the 800s and beyond, documenting merchants and designs from every corner of the state's wartime commercial economy.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 800A-1A. Copper. Ohio 800-series.

Cross References

PCGS #666123; Fuld 800A-1A OH