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Anyone mind attributing these tokens? I have no idea what they are...
BustHalfBrian
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These walked in the door today, along with a nice group of C.W.Ts. We were able to attribute the C.W.Ts. without a problem, but we couldn't dig up any info on these two unknowns.
I believe the composition of the first is Tin, or some kind of Tin alloy (possibly Lead?). The second appears to be Brass.
Other than that, I know nothing. Was hoping someone here could help determine their rarity, date they were produced, composition, and/or value (if any).
Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
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I believe the composition of the first is Tin, or some kind of Tin alloy (possibly Lead?). The second appears to be Brass.
Other than that, I know nothing. Was hoping someone here could help determine their rarity, date they were produced, composition, and/or value (if any).
Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
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Stumped on the 2nd one.....perhaps a simple tool check of some sort....or maybe a railway token (there was a Louisville & Nashville railway but it operated under L&N)
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As Savoyspecial noted, I also turned up something about a pool hall, also in Akron. I guess the "Dayton" on the token refers to the location of the manufacturer.
Cool piece.
If the W. Besnecker is the same William Besnecker whose grave I just stumbled across in cyberspace, we can readily assume the token predates 1910. I kinda would've leaned that way anyhow, due to the style.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
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Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
<< <i>Hey, what can I say. I love wandering old graveyards. Now you can even do it digitally.
Hoard the keys.
Nowadays, on the rare occasions I go out digging, I do better in parks and old yards and rural relic sites, so there is no need to tiptoe around old graveyards except as a sightseer. But I had permission to hunt one famous old Victorian cemetery (as Savoyspecial knows very well, since it's in his city), and the lawns there produced some very interesting old finds. (But no, I didn't go in there with a big shovel or anything. Just a hunting knife to dig with. Wouldn't wanna dig too deep in a place like that!)
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I just needed SOMETHING to write on the 2x2
If anyone can point me in the direction of some token enthusiast/expert that may be able to assist me further, that'd be great too...