Token F-NC-31a

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War patriotic token is cataloged as Fuld NC-31a in copper. The "NC" prefix designates the "Not Classified" or non-attributed section of the Fuld catalog, encompassing tokens whose issuer or geographic origin has not been definitively established. Civil War patriotic tokens bearing only patriotic designs without merchant advertising circulated alongside store cards, serving the same practical function as cent substitutes while expressing Union loyalty through eagles, shields, flags, and patriotic slogans. 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. The NC-31a variety is one of several unattributed patriotic types that have resisted geographic assignment despite decades of collector research.

Rarity Notes

Civil War patriotic token, Fuld NC-31a. Copper. Unattributed patriotic type.

Cross References

PCGS #90872; Fuld NC-31a