George Fuld Rarity SCALE for tokens

There are several factors that determine the collectible value of tokens. The main factor is rarity, which is measured on a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the most common type). The scale was developed by noted numismatic dealer and writer George Fuld.

The material used to mint tokens can also affect collectibity. Tokens are minted using a variety of materials, copper being a common choice (often actually bronze). Other materials used for minting were nickel, tin, white metal, silver, celluloid, card board, lead, zinc and even others not mentioned Examples of tokens minted using rubber are also known to exist.

GEORGE FULD RARITY SCALE FOR TOKEN COINS RARITY ESTIMATED NUMBER IN EXISTENCE...

  • R - 1 Greater than 5000 (Relatively Common)
  • R - 2 2001 to 5000
  • R - 3 501 to 2000
  • R - 4 201 to 500
  • R - 5 76 to 200
  • R - 6 21 to 75
  • R - 7 11 to 20
  • R - 8 5 to 10
  • R - 9 2 to 4
  • R - 10 1 Only

(Cited from: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/rarity-ratings-r4-etc.34194/)

Keep in mind , this scale was mostly used for the American Civil War Tokens.

OTHER SCALES - NON Token ...

The Sheldon Scale

  • R-1 Common
  • R-2 Not So Common
  • R-3 Scarce
  • R-4 Very Scarce (population est at 76-200)
  • R-5 Rare (31-75)
  • R-6 Very Rare (13-30)
  • R-7 Extremely rare (4-12)
  • R-8 Unique or Nearly So (1,2 or 3)


The Universal Rarity Scale by Q. David Bowers

  • URS-0 None known
  • URS-1 1 known, unique
  • URS-2 2 known
  • URS-3 3 or 4 known
  • URS-4 5 to 8 known
  • URS-5 9 to 16 known
  • URS-6 17 to 32 known
  • URS-7 33 to 64 known
  • URS-8 65 to 125 known
  • URS-9 126 to 250 known
  • URS-10 251 to 500 known
  • URS-11 501 to 1,000 known
  • URS-12 1,001 to 2,000 known
  • URS-13 2,001 to 4,000 known
  • URS-14 4,001 to 8,000 known
  • URS-15 8,001 to 16,000 known
  • URS-16 16,001 to 32,000 known
  • URS-17 32,001 to 65,000 known
  • URS-18 65,001 to 125,000 known
  • URS-19 125,001 to 250,000 known
  • URS-20 250,001 to 500,000 known


From the degrees of Rarity as defined in Scholten in Coins of the Dutch Overseas Territories Scholten Description

  • C Common
  • N Normal
  • S Scarce
  • R Rare
  • RR Very Rare
  • RRR Extremely Rare
  • RRRR Of the utmost rarity

Cited from https://www.cointalk.com/threads/rarity-ratings-scale.11426/)