Token F-NL-18i

Coin Details

Description

This Civil War token is cataloged as Fuld NL-18i in zinc. The "NL" prefix in the Fuld catalog designates tokens in the "No Location" category — pieces whose geographic origin is undocumented or intentionally omitted. The zinc composition, designated by the "i" suffix, is less common than copper or brass for Civil War tokens and makes this piece more susceptible to corrosion than base-metal alternatives. The NL-18i variety represents one of the cataloged but geographically unattributed tokens that circulated during the Civil War. 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. Zinc tokens are scarce survivors due to the metal's tendency to deteriorate over time, making well-preserved examples particularly desirable to Civil War token specialists.

Rarity Notes

Civil War token, Fuld NL-18i. Zinc. No location attributed. Uncommon zinc composition makes survivors scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #90908; Fuld NL-18i