Nurnberg Transportation Tokens of 1921

mgoblue

Does anyone have any knowledge about Nurnburg Transportation Tokens of 1921? About 20 plus years ago, I brought from an oldtime collector a set of 45 tokens and a presentation case. They also came with a booklet written in 1965 by Arthur Hyman that describes all 45 tokens. They commemorate different persons and places in German history. The tokens are struck on about 'quarter size' octagonal aluminum planchets with a semi-prooflike surface and have a value of "20 Pfennig. All are uncirculated. I saw one token on ebay several months ago but I missed the final bidding so never learned its value. I wonder how many of these set survived the war. Thank you for your help in advance.

trozau

Welcome to the forum. There are 2 tokens listed right now with a BIN of $3.79 each on eBay.

linky dinky

Maybe you can ask the seller a question if he has any idea how much a complete set would be worth.

Preussen

Welcome to the forum. Years ago I assembled a set of these streetcar tokens (but I never had the case) for about $1 or so each. They're long gone because I took a break from collecting and sold everything . There was a good write-up on them in a book I had at the time; I think it was one by Richard Upton. It said that between the time the tokens were commissioned and finally delivered, the fare had been increased, making the 20 Pfg pieces obsolete before they could be used. The entire mintage (I don't recall the number) was reportedly sold to a German coin dealer. They can be found today for $2-$3 each.

I still think they are -Preussen

DorkGirl