Token Thursday!
Zoins
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Let's celebrate tokens every Thursday 
Here are some Civil War Tokens that literally say they are a "token" to get us started. These were made by Henry Bridgens of New York City and feature George Washington.
1863 William Henry Bridgens - The Washington Token Store Card - Copper - F-630J-2a - PCGS MS66BN
This is a store card by William Henry Bridgens, a die sinker, for his own business.
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/40579830
1863 Frank B. Orr - The Washington Token Store Card - Copper Nickel - F-505B-2d GW-579 - PCGS MS66
This token was ordered by Frank Orr for his business when he was just 20 years old and based in Mansfield, Ohio. William Henry Bridgens was based in New York City so it's interesting to think about why Frank chose Henry. It seems like having a token back then is like having a business card or website now, just something needed for your business, even when just starting out!
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Mi-225I-1a Fr. Behr, Detroit. "EIN GLAS BIER." PCGS AU53
One of my favorite designs of all time. This is a very rare piece from F. Behr, a bar owner from Detroit, Michigan. An obvious play on words, there is a dancing bear raising a glass of his favorite beverage on the obverse. The reverse bears (pun intended) a depiction of a bowling pin resting on a ball with the words "Ein Glas Bier" or a glass of beer.
Happy Token Thursday, everyone!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Mr_Spud
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
These beer tokens are making me thirsty.... 'Beer, it's not just for breakfast anymore.'
Cheers, RickO
I'd love to see a Civil War Token consisting of all beer pictorials. I think it would be a great and fun to collection to build.
Here is an example of the very scarce New York Sanitary Fair Civil War Token. This variety was under estimated as an R-4 in the Fuld book when in fact it is something like an R-6 or 7.
Most of the survivors are in high grade. This one is only a VF, which might make "the poorest known?"
Happy token Thursday!
Chicago, Illinois. IL 150BB-3a. R4. PCGS MS-63 BN. Ex: George J. Fuld, Dennis Forgue, and Q. David Bowers.
ANA-LM, CWTS-LM, NBS, TAMS, ANS
Finest known, and ex Bowers, from a town near where I grew up.
Latin American Collection
My first CWT !! Hoist a pint !! also finest known
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
A token issued by the Pantheon Saloon, Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii.
The year of 1893 is my estimate of when this token first appeared in the Kingdom based on my original research. No Hawaiian numismatic guidebook provides a year of initial use. (Not sure how our host came up with the year 1893, maybe they reviewed my website?).
I researched the life of James Dodd from Hawaii periodicals of the time. (The Pantheon Saloon martial law news bit is interesting since one month prior, the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown).
https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/2014/11/17/saloon-token-james-dodd-and-enterprise-brewing-company/
My first estimate was 1881. (James Dodd was using the business name of Pantheon Saloon on his retail spirit license in 1881, as the saloon was part of the Pantheon Hotel).
https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/2013/12/14/the-pantheon-saloon-token-james-dodd/
Modern issues celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the saloon in 1983. Listed as Medcalf & Russell 2M-365 (bronze, unnumbered, mintage 250)) and 2M-367 (aluminum, unnumbered, mintage 100). The aluminum mintage is incorrectly stated by Medcalf & Russell as 250. The Royal Hawaiian Mint catalog by Bernard von NotHaus states it as 100. Other variation exits in silver, gold, and numbered.
These were struck by Bolen himself, on thick planchets:
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These were struck by Kline on thin planchets:
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@cardinal love these !!!
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
Coinsof1984@martinb6830 on twitter
Over strike on a modern, I think 2005 nickel.
I really love the eagle design on the Ron Landis piece. It’s da bomb!
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1869 TOKEN R-NJ-GB-9 SILVER WHITNEY BROS. MS66
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Here is my image of the token inserted into the true view......I'm getting there s far as imaging.
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Link to some info on the company
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I forgot to comment on this one....... super duper.....uber cool!
I would love one but, When they do come up they command good money too.
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Woohoo! A thread I love. Tried to see what I may have that hasn’t been posted before. Well here goes, as a simple collector , common things like a cannon catch my attention. This token having one on the reverse , was seemingly forgotten. I always want to buy a peacemaker token, because I never see them in great condition... low and behold, I apparently bought one very early in my patriotic journey. This token is very dark brown, but I love the peacemaker. Enjoy.
Just got this one
How about a different type of token....
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That's a different one alright. And I like it!
One more before it turns into Friday
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From a Canadian Newspaper
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Nice example @mosjcoin
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
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Sure, why not . . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Great token by Benjamin S. Whitehead and Chester R. Hoag!
Love the Pan American imagery and theme!
Ummm, Thursday is almost over. What happened this week?
This finally arrived Tuesday, so quick photos.
@SimpleCollector
Great General McClellan Knickerbocker Currency Fuld-138/255 token by Henry Bridgens!
Here's mine in silver
I like this one because Liberty is wearing a headband.
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This one is either German silver or nickel. But I think it’s German silver.
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Mr_Spud
Great tokens everyone!
Let's keep Token Thursday going
1897 W.P. Buchanan Cable Grovercat Store Card - Rulau Phl C7 - Brass - Plain Edge NGC MS65 - Ex. Tim Gabriele
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Awesome @Lazybones! I love that octagonal 1974 CSNA Old San Francisco Mint Bicentennial! I have one in brass but not in silver yet.
It would be amazing to have a CSNA silver medal collection.
I love the new PCGS when it comes to slabbing exonumia!
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Thanks! I managed to snag two of these. They don't come up too often. Both of mine are in PCGS holders. The one I posted is PR68DCAM and my other is PR68CAM.
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USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Picked this one up yesterday...
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
A recent get of mine, Lesher #404 of 1000, nice octagonal silver oz. I read these were produced by the ANA as a fundraiser. I'm jazzed that it was well cared for prior to my custodianship. Have a good day everybody. Peace Roy
BST: endeavor1967, synchr, kliao, Outhaul, Donttellthewife, U1Chicago, ajaan, mCarney1173, SurfinHi, MWallace, Sandman70gt, mustanggt, Pittstate03, Lazybones, Walkerguy21D, coinandcurrency242 , thebigeng, Collectorcoins, JimTyler, USMarine6, Elkevvo, Coll3ctor, Yorkshireman, CUKevin, ranshdow, CoinHunter4, bennybravo, Centsearcher, braddick, Windycity, ZoidMeister, mirabela, JJM, RichURich, Bullsitter, jmski52, LukeMarshall, coinsarefun, MichaelDixon, NickPatton, ProfLiz, Twobitcollector,Jesbroken oih82w8, DCW
Stunning!
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USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
Overstruck on an IHC! COOL!
USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.
A recent submission to NGC. Also attributed by Kettle and Sons
1801 G.BRITAIN BRITAIN & FRANCE PEACE (26mm) BRASS NGC MS 64
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As you can see everyone just wanted to return to making money
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In Copper We Trust AZ, PCGS MS62 BN
Out of Douglas, Arizona love the donkey and IN COPPER WE TRUST
I went to ASU in the 70’s and used to visit all the copper mines in Az.
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I’ve posted this one before recently, but not in this particular thread 🌞
Mr_Spud
PCGS unique.
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
QE, what an awesome token to see in this thread!
My first hold token. Couldn’t pass upon this one as they are always beat up.
1841 NY Old Oaken Bucket Temperance Medals.The dies were cut by Bale and Smith. Temperance slogan in very small letters around man drawing water from a well using the "old oaken bucket"/ "I Pledge to Use No Intoxicating Drink as a Beverage" around "Temperance Leads to Health, Wealth, Happiness and Long Life, A. W. R.".
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OMG, I cannot believe that I lost track of this thread.
Working LATE tonight, and I have it bookmarked now.
Got a couple hours left to contribute so here goes . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?