(1861–65) Newark, New Jersey — J.L. Agens & Co. Civil War Token
Fuld F-555A-8a — NGC MS 62 BN
Offered is a scarce Civil War-era merchant token from Newark, New Jersey, issued by J.L. Agens & Co. during the period 1861–1865. The token is attributed as Fuld F-555A-8a and is certified by NGC in MS 62 BN (Brown).
Merchant tokens such as this were used during the Civil War era when circulating coinage became increasingly difficult to obtain. Today, they provide a fascinating glimpse into local commerce and the businesses that operated during one of the most important periods in American history.
Certification & Population
- Period: 1861–1865
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Merchant: J.L. Agens & Co.
- Fuld: F-555A-8a
- Grade: NGC MS 62 BN
- Pedigree: J.L. Agens & Co.
- NGC Population in MS 62 BN: 8
- NGC Population in Higher Grades: 33
With only 8 examples reported by NGC in MS 62 BN, this is an appealing opportunity for collectors of New Jersey Civil War tokens, merchant tokens, Newark history, and certified Civil War exonumia.
A historically interesting and scarce piece of Civil War-era New Jersey commerce, particularly well suited for collectors specializing in merchant-issued tokens and local American history.
NGC population figures are subject to change as additional examples are submitted and certified.
