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Oval shaped saloon token

demodiggerdemodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
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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.
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    ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    My token book has it listed for $150 in vf. It is circa 1887. Let us know how you fair! -Dan
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    demodiggerdemodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
    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.
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    ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    I do not have the edition #, but it is the Krause US Token Guide for 1700-1900 issues. -Dan
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    demodiggerdemodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
    thanks, i'm gonna have to get that. maybe tomorrow.
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    pcgs69pcgs69 Posts: 4,260 ✭✭✭✭
    cool token. Keep us posted on what else you find out. Also, can't wait to see pics of the 1835 mystery item...

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    nice did. i wish id find more of them but not is this area. great find thou keep us posted
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    DUBBADUBBA Posts: 935
    very cool token demo...wtg...hh
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    dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭
    It looks like a token/elongated cent. Can you tell if its made from a Indian Head cent?
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    demodiggerdemodigger Posts: 1,012 ✭
    i checked, its just a token. was hoping to see an 1877 in there somewhere
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    wilskyywilskyy Posts: 74
    Thats a really nice historical find regardless of value
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