Collectible coins encompass a range of categories including historical coins, modern commemoratives, and error coins. Merchant tokens, such as those cataloged by Rulau, represent a specific subset of collectibles that were used for transactions in place of currency, often issued by local businesses or companies. The year 1861 is significant in U.S. coinage history, marking the onset of the Civil War and the subsequent changes in coinage production and availability. Collectors often seek out coins from this era for their historical relevance and rarity.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
(1861) Boston M-Mass-71 Ma Ms Other / Varied Merchant Tokens - Rulau 1861 Unknown