Token F-905C-1B NY

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 905C-1B from New York. The brass composition and 905-series die number place this in the upper range of the Fuld catalog. Token authentication and attribution require familiarity with production methods, die characteristics, and metal compositions specific to different manufacturers and historical periods, skills that develop through sustained collecting experience. Conservation of tokens requires careful attention to the specific metal compositions and surface treatments used by different manufacturers, as inappropriate cleaning or storage can permanently damage numismatic value. New York tokens from the 905-series represent some of the highest-numbered die entries in the city's Civil War token catalog, documenting merchants and designs that complete the comprehensive record of New York's wartime commercial activity.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 905C-1B. Brass. New York 905-series.

Cross References

PCGS #964234; Fuld 905C-1B NY