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Are "Jetons" considered to be Colonials?

I saw a Jeton today that had wonderfully glassy, glossy RB surfaces today. I forget the date, but it was prior to 1776. Would it be considered a Colonial?
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I guess it's in how you define "colonial".
I don't collect them, but here's a good article about them.
Some are related.
Some aren't.
None are colonial coins.
For instance, France coined a series of jetons (bronze and silver) from 1754-57 that are called Franco-American jetons. They basically promote settlement in New France with designs about the fur trade and the money to be made. Betts listed them in American Colonial History As Illustrated by Contemporary Medals and they are avidly collected. Other short series of jetons from the 18th century also have American connections.
As for the thousands of other jetons struck in the same era that don't have a thing to do with America, they're interesting and old, but they are not colonials.
Many folks consider the Washington Success tokens (listed in the Redbook) to be jetons, which is probably true. Then again, despite being listed in the Redbook and slabbed by major services, they're not colonials either.
MidLifeCrisis's link is worth reading. Basically, jetons were counting tools to assist accountants and merchants in the pre-mechanical era, though many pieces today called jetons were basically just medalets struck for collectors.
Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
Betts medals, colonial coins, US Mint medals, foreign coins found in early America, and other numismatic Americana
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<< <i>Are "Jetons" considered to be Colonials? >>
Not necessarily. Jetons cover a span of several centuries, though yes, some certainly come from the colonial era.
I just sold this pretty French jeton from Bayonne (circa 1732), for a modest $75, which I thought reasonable, considering it was silver and half dollar size and probably AU, not to mention the cool maritime reverse.
I got it from FilthyBroke, who despite his passing up an opportunity to show off in his modest reply above, is quite the local Jeton Lord.
They can be habit forming.
Nice surfaces on your coin, and interesting in many ways!
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OH!!! Jetons! My bad
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