Token F-960A-3A MI

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld 960A-3A from Michigan. The third die combination advances the 960A obverse through another pairing. Michigan's 960-series, with at least nine documented combinations, is one of the most productive die groups in the state's upper catalog range. The die combinations recorded in token catalogs document the production decisions of individual merchants and manufacturers, creating a record of commercial activity at the local level that complements broader economic histories. The educational value of American tokens extends beyond numismatics into economic history, advertising studies, transportation history, and material culture analysis, making these pieces attractive to researchers with diverse scholarly interests. The catalog numbering systems used for American tokens have evolved over more than a century of scholarship, with each generation of researchers refining earlier work and documenting newly discovered varieties.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld 960A-3A. Copper. Michigan 960-series.

Cross References

PCGS #943111; Fuld 960A-3A MI