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Coin punch board-help needed please
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I have an opportunity to buy an unused punch board in the picture. I think it’s cool but I don't want to overpay.
The guy owned it for 50+ years and it’s time to sell it. He said under each denomination there is a coin. I question are there coins or only a redeemable token under each denomination?
I am have on trouble finding any information on this particular punch board ie: year, value, …….
Since this punch board is coin related I am hoping someone might know something.
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Don't know anything about it other than it's cool.
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I’m gonna speculate that it is the token in the window.
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I like it as well 👍
I can’t imagine that there’d be an actual coin beneath each denomination. And even if I thought there might be, it would be a shame to mess with the board.
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I too am having trouble envisioning coins under each denomination, but I just don't know.
It appears 10 cent boards were common from 1900s to 1950s so if there were coins under each tab the dollars, half’s, and dimes would be 90% silver. I tried using my sigma but I could not get a reading. If there are silver coins then melt would be over $300-. The owner is asking much more than the potential melt and will give me first crack at buying it after I finish trying to find a fair value.
Any ideas on value would be appreciated.
Mfeld: I agree, if i get it I would not mess with the board just enjoy it for a little while before probably passing it on.
I bought this one recently on eBay, I liked it because you can see the coins.
Mr_Spud
I second this. I can't imagine why you would hide the teaser coin.
I think it is clear that it offers coin seals redeemable for different amounts.
Jim
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I really like these coin boards.
Some punch boards were designed to award a coin, plus a prize that was indicated under the coin. The punch board in question does not indicate anything similar, so I think it might just award the prizes under the seals and no actual coins.
Here is a punch board that I bought empty and had fun picking out coins to fill it. This one clearly states on the red band below the coins "winning numbers receive coin plus prize indicated under coin".
Interesting that there's no manufacturer name, logo, trademark, print jobber, control #, etc. on the piece. Might it be cause it was an illegal form of gambling? Very interesting, none the less. Peace Roy
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How is the weight? Does it feel like there are a lot of coins in it?
Can anyone explain how this actually worked? Like, how exactly does a person play the game or gamble with these?
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Each tube in the grid contains a tightly rolled up piece of paper with a number on it. Certain numbers win a prize. You pay your fee, typically a dime, and use a piece of wire to push the paper cylinder out the back. You unroll it in front of the seller and see if you won a prize.
maybe a Pinpointer Metal Detector would work?
I don't think the image in the OP contains coins because if it did it would likely explicitly say so somewhere on the board. Instead, we get the somewhat confusing "coin seal" language.
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If (by weight) there are no coins in it, to me it would be a novelty worth maybe $20 tops. THat said, I have no idea what collectors of such things would pay.