Oval shaped saloon token

demodigger

yep, my 3rd token for the month. this is my first token of this shape. i'm really excited about it. a local coin dealer says it could be worth several hundred $. also found a small copper coin the size of a half dime that appears to be 1835. still soaking that one.

ormandh

My token book has it listed for $150 in vf. It is circa 1887. Let us know how you fair! -Dan

demodigger

which book is your reference? i only have the 1976 Kappen CA token book. its listed at $27.50. generally we multiply the '76 value by 4 or so. so i guess that;s about the same as yours? i do alot of business with a dealer in willow glen, CA. he sounded fairly interested when i called him about it. chances are i'll never sell this token. i've never seen or owned an oval token. a local saloon makes it even better.

ormandh

I do not have the edition #, but it is the Krause US Token Guide for 1700-1900 issues. -Dan

demodigger

thanks, i'm gonna have to get that. maybe tomorrow.

pcgs69

cool token. Keep us posted on what else you find out. Also, can't wait to see pics of the 1835 mystery item...

ricko

Great token find .... some are worth a lot of $$$ - and that is one of them. I agree with you, I would likely keep it for myself. Do let us know about the copper coin... sounds interesting... Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

nice did. i wish id find more of them but not is this area. great find thou keep us posted

DUBBA

very cool token demo...wtg...hh

dtkk49a

It looks like a token/elongated cent. Can you tell if its made from a Indian Head cent?

demodigger

i checked, its just a token. was hoping to see an 1877 in there somewhere

wilskyy

Thats a really nice historical find regardless of value