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Advertising Tokens

Green River Whiskey—Front: Green River Whiskey, The Whiskey Without Regrets (Horse and Man standing) Back: It's Lucky to Drink Green River Whiskey (AU/Brass/1 1/4") $15.00

International Correspondence SchoolFront: International Correspondence Schools, Sranton, PA. (Man & Woman) Back: I S C in Wreath (XF/Brass/1 1/4") $20.00

Cyrus McCormick—Front: Cyrus Hall McCormick, 1809-1884, Inventor of the Reaper (Bust of McCormick) Back: International Harvester Company, Centennial of the Reaper, 1831-1931 (XF/Brass/1 3/8") $60.00

Mutual of New York—Front: Pay Yourself First With MONY, Mutual of New York Back: INSURED INCOME, Mutual of New York, First in America (Fine/Brass/1 1/4") $5.00

Palmolive Soap—Front: Good For One Cake Palmolive Soap Free When You Buy One Cake Back: P-1009, To Dealers, This Check Will be Redeemed at Your Retail Price and Only When Conditions on Reverse Side Have Been Complied With. The Palmolive Peet Co., Berkeley (Unc/Brass/1 3/8") $25.00

Ben Paris—Front: Ben Paris 5¢ (Punched Through "P") Back: Ben Paris 5¢ (Fine/Brass/3/4") $5.00

Red Goose Shoes—Front: For Boys, For Girls, Red Goose Shoes, Half the Fun of Having Feet (Goose) Back: Red Goose Premium Money (10¢) (BU/Aluminum/5/8") $3.50

Red Goose Shoes—Front: For Boys, For Girls, Red Goose Shoes, Half the Fun of Having Feet (Goose) Back: Red Goose Premium Money (25¢) (BU/Aluminum/7/8") $6.50

Red Goose Shoes—Front: For Boys, For Girls, Red Goose Shoes, Half the Fun of Having Feet (Goose) Back: Red Goose Premium Money (50¢) (BU/Aluminum/1") $9.50

Red Goose Shoes—Front: For Boys, For Girls, Red Goose Shoes, Half the Fun of Having Feet (Goose) Back: Red Goose Premium Money ($1.00) (BU/Aluminum/1 1/8") $12.50

Sapolio Soap—Front: SAPOLIO Keeps Everything Everywhere Bright & Cheerful (Bar of Soap) Back: Member of the Bright and Cheerful Club, Good Luck (Swastica) (AU/Nickel/1 1/4") $10.00

Svithiod Home—Front: Svithiod Home, Minnetonka, 1927 (Picture of two-wing building) Back: TRUTH / UNITY / CHARITY, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF SVITHIOD (Swedish Warrior holding spear) (XF/Brass) $40.00

United California Bank—Front: United California Bank, UCB, 1868 (Two Standing Bears) Back: Gardena Office, Dec. 19, 1969, If Found Return to United California Bank, 1221 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247 (Unc/Brass/1 1/2") $5.00

United Cigars, Seattle—Front: United Cigars Back: Seattle, USA, June 1st to Oct. 16th, 1909 ("APY" at center) (1.25"/Copper) $20.00

Alfred Willard—Front: Alfred Willard, 149 Washington St. (Hair Comb) Back: Importer of Jewelry, Brushes, Perfumery, Combs & c; Wholesale or Retail, Fancy Goods, Cutlery & c (VF Holed/Brass/1 1/8") $18.00

 

Alaska Tokens

Alaska, The 49th State—Front: Alaska, The 49th State (Alaska Scene) Back: Fairbanks "The Golden Heart of Alaska, Birthday Year Souvenir Money, Good For $1.00 in Trade All Year During '59 When Alaska Became '49' (BU/Brass/1 1/2") $7.50

Alaska .999 One Oz. Silver Medal–Front: Alaska 1990 Back: The Seal of the State of Alaska (BU.Silver/1 1/2") $15.00

North Pole Lions Club Rodeo—Front: Farthest North Rodeo, North Pole Lions Club (Cowboy on Polar Bear) Back: A "Stranger" in Our "Great Land" Is a Friend We Have Not Met, Eighth Annual Rodeo, The Cold Buck, North Pole, Alaska (BU/Nickel/1 5/8") $20.00

Klondike Days—Front: Souvenir of Edmunton's Klondike Days, July, 1985, Good for $1.00 in Edmunton (Gold Miner) Back: Klondike Days Salutes International Youth Year (4 Children) (BU/Nickel/1 1/4") $8.00

Matanuska Valley—Front: 1935 Alaska 1965, Gateway to Famous Matanuska Valley, Knik River Bridge, Pioneer Peak, Lake George, Wonder of the World, Alaska's Valley of Plenty. (Scene of Matanuska valley Bridge) Back: Good for $1.00, In Trade during 1963-1965 at any Matanuska Valley Place of Business or Redeemable at the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce until Dec. 31, 1965, 1963-1965, Souvenir Money, 30th Anniversary of Matanuska Valley, 1935. (1 1/2"/Brass) $25.00

 

California Tokens

Apollo Saturn—Front: Apollo Saturn, F-1, J-2 (Rocket engines at center) Back: Rocketdyne - Division, Canoga Park (1 1/2"/Aluminum) $5.00

Bernhardt's, San Francisco—Front: Bernhardt's / 434 / MONTGOMERY ST. / NEAR SAC'TO / S.F. Back: SEALS, RUBBER STAMPS ETC. / TEL. MAIN 5357 (Copper/Extra Fine) $15.00

California Bicentennial Medal—Front: Historic Events, California (State Outline with Gold Miner, Indian, Mission, Golden Gate) Back: Official California Medallion, American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976, Procvlaim Liberty Throughout the Land, 1973 (1 1/2"/.999 Silver) $25.00

Small California Bicentennial Medal—Front: California Bicentennial, 1769-1969 (Grizzly Bear at center) Back: The Golden State (8 men pictured at center) (1 1/2"/.999 Silver) $25.00

Large California Bicentennial Medal—Front: California Bicentennial, 1769-1969 (Grizzly Bear at center) Back: The Golden State (8 men pictured at center) (2 1/2"/ .999 Silver, 4.5 oz.) $95.00

Large California Bicentennial Medal—Front: California Bicentennial, 1769-1969 (Grizzly Bear at center) Back: The Golden State (8 men pictured at center) (2 1/2"/Brass) $15.00

Chico Centennial—Front: City of Chico, Butte County, California, "City of Roses", 1872-1972 (Joh Color n Bidwell) Back: CENTENNIAL, The Hooker Oak (Oak Tree) (BU/Silver/1 1/2") $15.00 (Out of Stock)

C & D, Gridley—Front: C & D, Gridley, Calif. Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (7/8"/Brass) $20.00

Colony Club, L.A.—Front: Colony Club, 149th & S. Western, L.A., Calif., Cocktails, Tails (Man and Woman) Back: BURLESQUE AS YOU LIKE IT!, Dancing, Menlo 4-9283, Heads (Man & Woman) VF/Aluminum/1 1/2") $15.00

California State Numismatic Assn— Front: California State Numismatic Association, Organized February 22, 1947, Incorporated June 2, 1961 (CSNA w/California Flag) Back: CSNA 80th Semi-Annual Convention, San Francisco, May 1-3, 1987 (Golden Gate Bridge, SS Eureka) (BU/Brass/1 1/2") $5.00

Chaw-Se Round House—Front: Chaw-Se Round House (Pictured at Center) Back: The California Collection (Grizzly, Dove, Poppy at center) (1 1/2"/Brass) $5.00

Currier's Market, Oroville—Front: A Souvenir From Currier's Market (Lake Oroville Dam pictured) Back: California's Big Dam Celebration, Oroville, Calif., May 1968 (1 1/2"/Aluminum) $10.00

Danish Capital of America—Front: Danish Capital of America (Danish Home) Back: 60th Anniversary, 1911-1971, Solvang, California (Windmill) (BU/Nickel/1 1/2") $10.00

Declaration of Economic Independence—Front: "All Other Reforms Wait on Money Reform", Declaration of Economic Independence, Ham & Eggs, California, Nov. 7, 1939 (Bell) Back: Honor Medal Award, National Campaign Committee, Retirement Life Payments Association, $30 a Week for Life, For Special Campaign Service (XF, Brass,1 1/4") $25.00

Feather Fiesta Days, Oroville—Front: Feather Fiesta Days, Biggest Dam Project in the World (Lake Oroville Dam at center) Back: 50¢ in Trade redeemable Through Oroville Jaycees Until June 1, 1963 (1 1/8"/Brass) $10.00

Gold Diggers of 1933—Front: Warner Bros., "Gold Diggers of 1933" (3 Dancers in Bikinis at center) Back: Warner Bros. Super Musical Hit "Gold Diggers of 1933", Granada Theatre (1 1/8"/Brass) $35.00

Gold Nugget Days, Paradise/Magalia, CA—Front: Gold Nugget Celebration, Souvenir Coim 50¢ Face Value Redeemable Through April 30th, 1962, Paradise/Magalia, California Back: Paradise-Magalia, California, Gold Nugget Celebration (Miner Panning w/donkeys) (BU/Brass/1 1/8") $3.50

Islander Ferry, San Pedro—Front: "ISLANDER FERRY" / SAN PEDRO - TERMINAL Island Back: VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE / SAN PEDRO - PORT OF LOS ANGELES (BRIDGE AT CENTER) (BRASS/1 1/4"/BU) $15.00

Knights Templar, San Francisco—Front: Philadelphia St John'sKadosh St Alban Corinthian and Kensington Commanderies Knights Templar, Phila, Pa. (Man in Robe Holding Staff at Center) Back: Pilgrimage of San Francisco Club to Triennial Conclave, 1883 (Crown & Cross at center) (1 1/8"/Brass) $25.00

Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park—Front: Knott's Berry farm, Buena Park (Bearded Man at center) Back: Good Luck, K (Crossed Pistols at center) (1"/Brass) $5.00

Long Beach Auditorium & Rainbow Pier— Front: Long Beach, California, Municipal Auditorium and Rainbow Pier (Auditorium/Pier) Back: Of Southern California's playgrounds and largest city in vicinity of Los Angeles, it has a wide beach, more than seven miles long, affordable all year bathing in the semi-tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. The amusement zone offers every concievable entertainment (VF Holed/Brass/1 1/4") $5.00

Lumber Jack Tavern, Orick—Front: Lumber Jack Tavern, Orick, California Back: Good For 10¢ in Trade (1"/Brass) $20.00

McKinley Memorial, Santa Clara County, Cal.—Front: McKinley Memorial, Santa Clara County, Cal. Back: In Memoriam, 1901 (McKinley) (Copper/Uncirculated) $35.00

Mission Village, Los Angeles—Front: Mission Village, Los Angeles, Calif., 5675 W. Washington (Auto Court entrance at center) Back: Mission Village, Los Angeles, 5675 West Washington, Good Luck Charm, Be Kind, Be Friendly, Be Cheerful and Think Before You Speak (Horseshoe inside 7-point Star at center) (1 1/8"/Copper) $15.00

Santa Monica Breakwater—Front: Souvenir From California's Playground, Ocean Park (Lady Swimmer/Roller Coaster) Back: Souvenir Breakwater 1933, Santa Monica, Calif. (Breakwater) (VF/Brass/1 1/2") $120.00

Solomons Grand Avenue Dancing Pavilion, Los Angeles—Front: SOLOMONS / GRAND AVENUE / 410 / DANCING / PAVILION Back: Blank (Navy hangout during 1930s) (Aluminum/1 1/2" X 1 3/8"/Slightly Bent) $25.00

Whiskey Flat Centennial, Kernville—Front: Whiskey Flat Centennial, Kernville, Calif. (Covered Wagon) Back: Whiskey Flat Centennial Souvenir Coin, Good For 50¢ in trade at any Kernville business cooperating with the Whiskey Flat Committee (BU/1 1/4") $5.00

Canada Tokens

1811 Half Penny Token—Front: Payable at Bristol and London, Half Penny Token, 1811 Back: Patent Sheathing Nail Manufactory, Bristol (Ship) (Fine/Dents/Copper/1 1/8") $6.00

1837 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny, 1837, Quebec (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (VG/Copper/1 1/8") $4.50

1837 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny, 1837, Montreal (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (Fine/Copper/1 1/8") $6.00

1837 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny, 1837, Peuple (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (Fine/Copper/1 1/8") $6.00

1837 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny, 1837, Quebec (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (Fine/Copper/1 1/8") $15.00

1837 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny, 1837, Montreal (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (Fine/Copper/1 1/2") $8.00

1842 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny 1842, Montreal (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, Bank of Montreal (Bank Building) (VF/Copper/1 3/8") $15.00

1844 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank Token, Half Penny 1844, Montreal (Concordia Salus) Back: Province of Canada, Bank of Montreal (Bank Building) (VF/Copper/1 1/8") $6.00

1850 Half Penny Token—Front:Bank of Upper Canada, 1850 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Half Penny (Crown/Horn of Plenty) (VF/Copper/1 1/8") $8.00

1850 One Penny Bank Token—Front:Bank of Upper Canada, 1850 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Penny (Crown/Horn of Plenty) (Fine/Copper/1 3/8") $8.00

1852 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Quebec Bank Token, Half Penny, 1852 (Seated Lady/Ship) Back: Province of Canada, One Sou (Man Standing) (Fine/Copper/1 1/8") $10.00

1852 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank of Upper Canada, 1852 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Penny (Crown,Horn of Plenty) (Fine/Copper/1 3/8") $6.00

1852 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank of Upper Canada, 1852 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Penny (Crown,Horn of Plenty) (VF/Copper/1 3/8") $8.00

1854 Half Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank of Upper Canada, 1854 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Half Penny (Crown,Horn of Plenty) (XF/Copper/1 1/8") $12.00

1854 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank of Upper Canada, 1854 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Penny (Crown,Horn of Plenty) (XF/Copper/1 3/8") $15.00

1857 One Penny Bank Token—Front: Bank of Upper Canada, 1854 (Man on horse slaying dragon) Back: Bank Token, One Penny (Crown,Horn of Plenty) (Fine/Copper/1 3/8") $8.00

1857 Prince Edward Island—Front: Prince Edward Island, 1857 Back: Self Government and Free Trade (Fine/Dents/Copper/1 1/8") $6.00

Half Penny Token—Front: Lesslie & Sons, York, Kingston & Dundas (Woman holding scales/sword) Back: Prosperity to Canada, Token Half Penny (Plow) (Fine/Die Crack/Copper/1 1/8") $20.00

John J. Cabbott—Front: John J. Cabbott, 1891 (Bust of Cabbott) Back: OTTAWA CANADA above building. House of Commons, Chambre Des, Communes (VF/Zinc?/1 1/4") $20.00

T.S. Brown & Company—Front: T.S. Brown & Co., Importers of Hardwares, Montreal Back: Crossed shovels, anvil, etc. pictured (VF/1 1/8"/Copper) $20.00

Confederation Anniversary—Front: Confederation Canada, 1867-1927 (King & Queen pictured) Back: Canadian Crest w/words "A MARI VSQVE AD MARE" below (Unc/Copper/1") $25.00

1939 Canadian Royal Tour—Front: A MARI VSQVE AD MARE, REGEM ET REGINAM-CANADA, SALVTAT, 1939 (MAP OF CANADA & TOUR) Back: Busts of King & Queen (Unc/Copper/1") $20.00

1939 Canadian Royal Tour—Front: A MARI VSQVE AD MARE, REGEM ET REGINAM-CANADA, SALVTAT, 1939 (MAP OF CANADA & TOUR) Back: Busts of King & Queen (Unc/Copper/1 1/4") $30.00

1939 Canadian Royal Tour—Front: A MARI VSQVE AD MARE, REGEM ET REGINAM-CANADA, SALVTAT, 1939 (MAP OF CANADA & TOUR) Back: Busts of King & Queen (Unc/Silver/1 1/4") $50.00

 

Civil War Tokens

Out of Stock

Civil War Encased Postage

EP162 (SH05) John Shillito & Company (Cincinnati, Ohio), 1861 5¢ Jefferson Stamp (Scott 67), Mica intact with some light crazing. 10,000 originally made, 116 have been sold at auction from 1890-1994. (Rarity 4 = 31-40 known) Extra Fine $1,950.00

 

Civil War Storecards

Zanesville, OHIO #995A Reverse/#995B Obverse—Front: CARY'S CCC COUGH CURE (4 Stars on right and left) Back: ADDRESS, H.G.O. CARY, DRUGGIST AND CHEMIST, ZANESVILLE, O. (XF/Copper/3/4") $40.00

OHIO #??—Front: TAILS YOU LOSE, ALL GOING OUT—NOTHING COMING IN (Angel w/wings on chamber pot) Back: HEADS I WIN, CCC, Cascarets ALWAYS WIN, BEST FOR THE BOWELS (VF/Brass/1 1/4") $75.00

Youngstown, Ohio—Front: W & A.J. Packard above / U.S. Shield at center / YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO at bottom Back: WARREN PACKARD / HARDWARE / AND / IRON / WARREN, OHIO (COPPER/3/4"/VF) $25.00

 

Elongated Tokens

Old Ironsides, Launched 1797 (Struck on 1920 Cent) $15.00

Old Ironsides, Launched 1797 (Struck on 1920D Cent) $15.00

World's Largest Fountain, World's Fair Chicago 1934 (Struck on 1929 Cent) $15.00

1939 Golden Gate Int. Exposition $5.00

1939 Golden Gate Int. Exposition (Struck on 1935S Cent/Holed) $8.00

1939 Golden Gate Bridge $10.00

1939 Golden Gate International Exhibition, San Francisco Bay $15.00

1969 Santa Ana Centennial (Struck on Cent) $5.00

2nd Annual N.C.O.C. Coin Show, Charter House, Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 24-26, 1969 (Struck on 1960 Silver Dime) $15.00

3rd Annual N.C.O.C. Coin Show, Retail Clerks Hall,Buena Park, CA., Oct. 2-3-4, 1970 (Struck on 1963 Silver Dime) $15.00

4th Annual N.C.O.C. Coin Show, Royal Coach, Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 29-30-31, 1971 (Struck on 1964 Silver Dime in Original Name Tag) $25.00

4th Annual N.E.C.A. Error-A-Rama, Charter House, Anaheim, CA., March 21-22, 1970 (Struck on 1968S Cent) $5.00

1969 Red Cloud, 1822-1909 (Struck on 1969D Cent) $5.00

1969 Sitting Bull, 1834-1890 (Struck on 1969D Cent) $5.00

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco (Struck on Cent) $3.00

C.O.N.E.C.A. Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America (Struck on 1995 Cent) $3.00

Remember Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1102 Men Entombed, Dec. 7, 1841 (Struck on 1980 Cent) $5.00

Oregon Trail, Columbia Gorge w/covered wagon (Struck on Cent) $5.00

San Francisco Bay 1939, Golden Gate International Exposition (Scene of Expo) (Struck on Cent) $15.00

San Francisco, Marin County, Golden Gate Bridge, Wonder of the World w/bridge scene (Struck on Cent) $10.00

 

Encased Tokens

1901 Indian Cent Encased in Round Aluminum—Front: I Bring Good Luck, Keep Me and Never Go Broke (4-leaf Clover) Back: The Royal Tailors, Chicago, USA, Pay Less and Dress Better (1 1/2"/Aluminum) $25.00

1934 Lincoln Cent, Unc in Round Encased Aluminum—Front: A-C 70 Gasoline, First Quality Will Save You Money Back: Keep Me and Never Go Broke (Horseshoe, 4-leaf Clover) (1 3/8:/Aluminum) $25.00

1949D Lincon Cent (XF) in Horseshoe-shaped Encased Aluminum—Front: Keep Me and Never Go Broke, I Bring Good Luck (Horseshoe, Clover) Back: Souvenir of Carlsbad Caverns Nat'l Park (1 5/8" X 1 3/8"/Aluminum) $15.00

1952D Lincon Cent (VF) in Horseshoe-shaped Encased Aluminum—Front: Keep Me and Never Go Broke, I Bring Good Luck (Horseshoe, Clover) Back: Yellowstone Taxi, Livingston, Mont., Les Jordan, Phone 203 (1 5/8" X 1 3/8"/Aluminum) $15.00

1955D Lincoln Cent (AU) in Horseshoe-shaped Encased Aluminum—Front: Joe W. Brown's Horseshoe Club, Downtown Las Vegas Back: Keep Me and Never Go Broke, I Bring Good Luck (1 5/8" X 1 3/8"/Aluminum) $15.00

1964 Lincoln Cent (Unc) in Round Encased Aluminum—Front: Keep Me and Never Go Broke (Horseshoe, Clover) Back: Nona's Coins, 18014 Merrill Avenue, Fontana, California (1.25"/Aluminum) $10.00

1982D Lincoln Cent Encased in Round Aluminum—Front: Ralph M. Hall, Congress Back: "All for Hall From Rockwall", For Congress, 4th District $5.00

 

Exposition Tokens

1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition—Front: Louisiana Purchase Souvenir Coin Co. Saint Louis, 1904 (Serial #4531) (Eagle above U.S. map w/Louisiana Purchase shown, two maindens at bottom) Back: Souvenir Coin of Admission - Saint Louis - 1803-1903 (Crowned bust of Louis IX facing left) (HK#305/Brass/Round/Size 21/Uncirculated) $125.00

1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition—Front: Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, 1905 (Lewis & Clark at center) Back: Lewis & Clark Centennial Exhibition, Portland, Oregon (U.S. Government Building at center) (1.5"/Brass/Unc) $100.00

1909 Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition—Front: Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition, Wm H. Seward (Three women, Seward) Back: The Seal of the City of Seattle, 1909, Seattle, Enterprise, Wash (XF/Reverse partial hole/Silver/1 1/4") $150.00

1915 Panama Pacific International Exhibition—Front: For Louisiana Exposition Fund, Union, Justice, Confidence (Building at center, Family of Eagles) Back: Panama Pacific International Exhibition, San Francisco 1915, Louisiana Building (at center) (1.5"/Copper) $60.00

1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition— Front: California The Exposition State, San Francisco 1915, Tower of Jewels (pictured at center) Back: California the Exposition State, San Francisco 1915 (Goddess w/Bear pictured with Expo Site) (1 3/8"/Brass) $75.00

1928 Pacific Southwest Exposition—Front: Pacific Southwest Exposition, Long Beach, Cal, 1928 (Expo Building) Back: Dobyns Footwear & Radio KGER, 435 Pine Ave, Long Beach, Cal, The Wave of Long Beach, Footwear for All the Family, Above All Others (Unicorn/Radio Towers) (XF/Copper/1 1/4") $25.00

1928 Pacific Southwest Exposition—Front: Pacific Southwest Exposition, Long Beach, Cal, 1928 (Expo Building) Back: Dobyns Footwear & Radio KGER, 435 Pine Ave, Long Beach, Cal, The Wave of Long Beach, Footwear for All the Family, Above All Others (Unicorn/Radio Towers) (AU/Copper/1 1/4") $45.00

1935 California Pacific International Exhibition—Front: California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 (San Diego Scene at center) Back: State of California Souvenir, Eureka (State Seal at center) (7/8"/Brass) $35.00

1939 Golden Gate Expo Participants Medal—Front: From THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PARTICIPANTS COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, Cullen L. Olsen, Governor (Bust of governor at center) Back: CALIFORNIA COMMISSION, GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION (Great Seal of California at center) (Unc/Brass/1 1/4") $50.00

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition—Front: GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, 1939, SAN FRANCISCO BAY (Scene of bridge) Back: ROAD OF THE Streamliners AND THE Challengers, Union Pacific, Union Pacific, The Overland Route, Aluminum in these famous trains furnished by Aluminum Company of America (trains at center) (Unc/Aluminum/1 1/4") $5.00

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition—Front: GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, 1939, SAN FRANCISCO BAY (Scene of bridge) Back: Treasure Island (Scene of Island) (1.25"/Brass/AU) $10.00 (Out of Stock)

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition—Front: Golden Gate International Exposition, The Story of Petroleum, 1940 (Oil Derrick) Back: A Dollar Spent for Petroleum Products Never Stops Circulating. It Pays for Wages, Taxes, Materials and Brings Countless Benefits to Every Business (Unc/Brass/1 5/8") $25.00

1939 New York World's fair—Front: In 1939 New York World's fair (Expo Scene) Back: Souvenir of the 150th Anniversary, George Washington's Inauguration (Spinner Coin, 1.25"/Brass/Unc) $35.00

1940 Golden Gate International Exposition—Front: Golden Gate International Exposition, Petroleum Exhibit, 1939 (Oil Derrick) Back: A Dollar Spoent for Petroleum Products Never Stops Circulating. It Pays for Wages, Taxes, Materials and Brings Countless Benefits to Every Business (VF/Brass/1 5/8") $15.00

1968 San Diego 200th Anniversary—Front: San Diego (Covered Wagon, Mission) Back: 1769-1969, San Diego 200th Anniversary (Padre/Soldier at Center) (1.25"/Silver/BU) $45.00

1968 Hemisfair, San Antonio—Front: 250th Anniversary, San Antonio, Texas (Bird) Back: Hemisfair 68 (Hand) (Unc/Brass/1 3/8") $10.00

1968 Hemisfair, San Antonio—Front: 250th Anniversary, San Antonio, Texas (Bird) Back: Hemisfair 68 (Hand) (Unc/Silver/1 3/8") $20.00

1974 World's Fair Exposition—Front: Token Good For One Dollar in Trade at Any Concession on the Expo '74 Site, May 4-Nov 3, 1974, Spokane Washington USA,Expo '74 World's Fair Back: Celebrating Tomorrow's Fresh New Environment, Spokane World Exposition (AU/Brass/1 1/2") $5.00

1986 World Exposition, Vancouver—Front: Expo Centre (Expo Scene) Back: The 1986 World Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, 999 Fine Silver (BU/Silver/1 1/4") $20.00

1998 California Sesquicentennial—Front: California Sesquicentennial, Gold Discovery (John A. Sutter & James W. Marshall pictured with Sutter's Mill) Back: The Great Seal of the State of California (Pictured) (1.5"/Brass/Proof) $20.00

 

Good For Tokens

Almanor, California—Front: ALMANOR CLUB Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (AU/Brass/7/8"/Hole at Center) $125.00

Alpaugh, California—Front: W.N. Billing, Alpaugh, Cal. Back: Good For 50¢ in Merchandise (XF/Brass/1 1/4") $8.00

Biggs, California—Front: MICKEY'S, BIGGS, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/BRASS/7/8") $60.00

Biggs, California—Front: LEE & PHELPS, BIGGS, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (AU/BRASS/7/8") $65.00

Chico, California—Front: GOOD FOR 10 CTS. CIGARS Back: HAZLITT CIGAR CO. STORE (Fine/Copper/1") $50.00

Chico, California—Front: QUILTERS BILLIARD PARLOR Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (AU/Brass/7/8") $20.00

Chico, California—Front: J.H. SIMMS, CHICO, CAL. Back: 428 Second St. AND 312 MAIN ST. (VG/Brass/7/8") $25.00

Corning, California—Front: The Pastime, Corning, Calif. Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (AU/Aluminum, 7/8") $8.00

Corning, California—Front: The Pastime, Corning, Calif. Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (Unc/Aluminum/1 1/4") $10.00

Dixon, California—Front: C.N.E Billiard Parlor, Dixon, Calif. Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (Unc/Aluminum/1") $4.50

Fresno, California—Front: J. Ryan, Fresno, Calif. Back: Good For 10¢ in Trade (Fine/Aluminum/1") $5.00

Gridley, California—Front: C. & D., GRIDLEY, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (XF/Reverse Stain/Brass/7/8") $25.00

Gridley, California—Front: THE EXCHANGE, GRIDLEY, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (XF/BRASS/7/8") $25.00

Knight's Landing—Front: THE WELCOME, KNIGHTS LANDING Back: GOOD FOR 10¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $35.00

Los Angeles, California—Front: W.G. Smith, 1964 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, Calif. Back: Good For 5¢ in Merchandise (XF/Aluminum/3/4") $5.00

Moss Landing, California—Front: Moss Landing Inn, 633-9990, Moss Landing, CA., Since 1979 Back: Good For One Well Drink, The Whole Enchilada, 633-3038 (1.25"/Brass) $5.00

Oroville, California—Front: B.P.O.E. 1484, Oroville Back: Good For 1 Drink (Unc/Brass/1") $10.00

Oroville, California—Front: GOODENOW CIGAR STORE, OROVILLE, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (XF/Brass/7/8") $30.00

Oroville, California—Front: G. & P. (Grace & Pauly) OROVILLE, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (XF/Brass/7/8") $30.00

Oroville, California—Front: W.O. HARLAN, OROVILLE, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Porosity/Brass/7/8") $20.00

Oroville, California—Front: W.O. HARLAN, OROVILLE, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $25.00

Oroville, California—Front: MEIXNER'S CIGAR STORE, OROVILLE, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $25.00

Oroville, California—Front: PAULY'S, OROVILLE, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $27.50

Oroville, California—Front: H.G. REED, OROVILLE, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5 CENTS IN TRADE (Fine/Brass/7/8") $30.00

Oroville, California—Front: WILSON'S CIGAR STORE, OROVILLE, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $17.50

Oroville, California—Front: WOOLLY'S CIGAR STORE, OROVILLE, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (Fine/Brass/7/8") $10.00

Princeton, California—Front: W.A. BOYES, PRINCETON, CAL. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (Fine/Brass/7/8") $50.00

Red Bluff, California—Front: CLAUS TREDE, RED BLUFF Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (AU/Brass/7/8") $25.00

San Francisco, California—Front: Mills Novelty Co., San Francsico Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (VG/Brass/7/8") $5.00

San Francisco, California—Front: Mills Novelty Co., San Francsico Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (AU/Brass/7/8") $15.00

Susanville, California—Front: The Pioneer, Susanville, Calif. Back: Good For 10¢ in Merchandise (AU/Aluminum/1") $8.00

Susanville, California—Front: The Pioneer, Susanville, Calif., 1969 Back: Good For 10¢ in Trade (AU/Brass/1") $4.00

Santa Rosa, California—Front: THOS. GEMETTI, SANTA ROSA, CALIF. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (Fine/Brass/7/8") $47.50

Yuba City, California—Front: HILTON'S, YUBA CITY. Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (Unc/Brass/7/8") $40.00

Willows, California—Front: POPULAR CAFE, WILLOWS Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (VF/Brass/7/8") $40.00

Woodland, California—Front: GEO. DUGAN, WOODLAND Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE Bell-Shaped hole at center (VF/Brass/7/8") $12.50

Woodland, California—Front: ED. LINDBERG Back: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE Bell-Shaped hole at center (VF/Brass/7/8") $20.00

Durango, Colorado—Front: Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train, 1982-1983 (Trasin at center) Back: Durango Rotary Club, High Noon Club, "Service Above Self," This coin is good for one dollar in trade at cooperating businesses in Durango (1.5"/Nickel/BU) $15.00

Chicago, Illinois—Front: Circle Lounge / 3409 / W. MADISON / ST. / Chicago, Ill. Back: GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN DRINKS ONLY (Aluminum/AU/1" oval) $10.00

Chicago, Illinois—Front: Circle Lounge / 3409 / W. MADISON / ST. / Chicago, Ill. Back: GOOD FOR / 25¢ / IN DRINKS ONLY (Aluminum/AU/1 1/4" oval) $15.00

Chicago, Illinois—Front: Circle Lounge / 3409 / W. MADISON / ST. / Chicago, Ill. Back: GOOD FOR / $1.00 / IN DRINKS ONLY (Aluminum/AU/1 1/2" oval) $20.00

Jacksonville, Illinois—Front: T.M. Tomlinson / Jacksonville, / Ill. / MEN and BOYS / CLOTHING Back: WE WILL ACCEPT THIS COIN / FOR 50 CTS / ON A MAN'S SUIT / AT $10.00 AND UP / OR ON BOY'S SUITS / AT $5.00 AND UP / ONLY ONE COIN / ACCEPTED ON ONE PURCHASE (BRASS/AU/1 1/4") $20.00

Indianapolis, Indiana—Front: Parry M'F'G Co. Indianapolis / High Grade Buggies (Buggy at center) Back: High Grade Buggies / Surreys / Indianapolis ("Parry" in German-shaped cross at center) (Copper/AU/1.25") $35.00

Kansas Pony Express—Front: Coronado Cuarto Centennial, 1541, Kansas, 1941 (Coronado on Horseback) Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade Until Pony Express (XF/Zinc/7/8") $15.00

St. Louis, Missouri—Front: J.R. Houchen Cafe, Good For 5¢ in Trade Back: E.A. Schmidt Co., 1809.11 Olive St., St. Louis (XF/Brass/1" Octagon) $15.00

Billings, Montana—Front: Passing of the West, Queen of the Roundup (Lady on horseback at center) Back: Montana's Last Great Roundup and Frontier Celebration, Billings, Montana, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 1915 (1.25"/Brass/Fine) $50.00

West Yellowstone, Montana—Front: Federation of Fly Fishers, West Yellowstone, Montana (Building at center) Back: Redeemable for $1.00 By De. 31, 1982, Yellowstone national Park (Buffalo at center) (1.5"/Brass/BU) $10.00

Lincoln, Nebraska—Front: The Lincoln Traction Co., One Fare Back: Lincoln, Nebr. (Abe Lincoln and hole at center) (7/8"/Copper) $25.00

Albuquerque, New Mexico—Front: Irv & Ruth Swalwell, Antiques, Bottles, & Collectibles, Good For 25¢ in Trade, Albuquerque, N.M. Back: United States Bicentennial, 1776-1976 (Indian) (Unc/Copper/7/8") $5.00

Gallup, New Mexico—Front: Rocky Point Merc., 5¢ Back: Gallup, New Mexico (Eagle) (7/8"/Brass) $5.00

Klamath Falls, Oregon—Front: Hwy 97 N. Klamath Falls, Or., Mollies. 503-882-9591, Since 1983, Open 24 Hours Back: Good For 50¢ in Food Trade Only, Mollie & Howard Hassett, No Cash Value (1 1/8"/Brass) $3.00

Troy, New York—Front: Robinson & Ballou, Grocers, Troy, N.Y. Back: Redeemed at Our Store, 1863 (Fine/Copper/3/4") $20.00

Canton, South Dakota—Front: White Grocery, Edw. Moe, Canton, S.D. Back: Good For 25¢ in Merchandise (XF/Aluminum/1") $8.00

 

 

Maverick Good For Tokens
(Location of Issue Unknown)

Front: Burns Valley School Cafeteria Back:Good for 30¢ in Merchandise (AU/Brass/1") $8.00

Front: The Kentucky, 62-3rd St., K Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (Fine w/Rim Damage/Copper/1") $4.00

Front: Larry's Bar (Beer stein at center) Back: Larry's Bar (Beer stein at center) Also comes with Struck-Over Error token of same (White Metal/3/4"/Unc) $25.00

Front: The Show Club Back: Good For 5¢ in Trade (XF/Brass/3/4") $8.50

Front: Crook Belle Vue, Workman's Club, Limited Back: One Pint (Fine/Brass w/center hole/1") $25.00

Front: Good For 5¢ in Trade Back: Blank (XF/Brass w/center hole/7/8") $4.00

Front: Good For 5¢ in Trade Back: 5960 (XF/Brass w/center hole/7/8") $4.00

Front: Good For 5¢ in Trade Back: 28902 (XF/Brass w/center hole/7/8") $4.00

Front: Good For 5¢ in Trade Back: 31548 (XF/Brass w/center hole/7/8") $4.00

Front: Good For 10 in Trade Back: 3266 (Fine/Aluminum/3/4") $4.00

Front: GOOD FOR ONE PACKAGE OF MINTS Back: 35054 (XF/Brass/Hole at center/3/4") $10.00

Front: GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE Back: CHAS. FEY & SON (XF/Brass/Hole at center/3/5") $5.00

Front: ONE QUART MILK Back: LOCAL DAIRIES QUALITY MILK (VF/Aluminum/Hole at center/3/4") $5.00

Front: GOOD FOR 10¢ IN MERCHANDISE Back: OLYMPIA (VF/Brass/1") $10.00

Front: GOOD FOR ONE CENT IN TRADE Back: NIELSON'S, ONE CENT, 4TH AT VERMONT (XF/Brass/3/4") $25.00

 

Hard Times Tokens/Satirical
Pricing and Numbering System from the
Standard Catalog of United States Tokens, 1700-1900, 3rd Edition by Rulau

 

HT9 Front: PERISH CREDIT. PERISH COMMERCE Boar running left, MY / VICTORY / MY / THIRD HEAT / DOWN WITH THE / BANK / 1834 Back: MY SUBSTITUTE. above, FOR THE U.S. BANK below. Small military bust of Jackson, head turned slightly left. MY / EXPERIMENT / MY / CURRENCY / MY / GLORY (Uncirculated/Copper/28mm) $150.00

 

HT22 Front: WEBSTER above, and CREDIT 1841 CURRENCY COMPLETING THE CIRCLE; ship, straight deck, inscribed CONSTITUTION. Four stays from the bowsprit to the foremast; the top of the flag is opposite E in CREDIT; the stars are small Back: VAN BUREN / METALLIC 1837 CURRENCY Wrecked ship left, her side inscribed EXPERIMENT Mizzen-topmast fallen forward, other topmasts are missing; bowsprit points to M in METALLIC; letters and date small. Slight die break between letters C and Y in CURRENCY (XF/Copper/28.5mm) $75.00

 

HT24 Front: A FRIEND TO THE CONSTITUTION/with large bull facing right Back: AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE/Sailing Ship (Very Fine/Copper/27.5mm) $200.00

 

HT25 Front: THE CONSTITUTION AS I UNDERSTAND IT/ROMAN FIRMNESS/1834/Jackass standing right with LLD on side Back: 'A PLAIN SYSTEM' 'VOID OF POMP'/JACKSON HOLDING SWORD (XF/Holed/Scratched 'W' on back) $35.00

 

HT46R Front: E PLURIBUS UNUM above female head facing left with chaplet of laurel leaves, plain hair cord; thirteen stars 1837/57 Lowest curl terminates right below neck, opposite first star. Back: MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE Wreath of olive leaves, nine berries outside, six inside, within which, NOT / ONE / CENT / — / FOR TRIBUTE (VF/Copper/28mm) $200.00

 

HT68 Front: SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED / MAY TENTH 1837 in wreath Back: E PLURIBUS UNUM above / 1841 below / Bust facing left (Almost Uncirculated/Stains/
Copper/28mm)
$50.00

 

HT70 Front: I TAKE THE above, RESPONSIBILITY below. Military bust of Jackson in treasure chest, holding sword in right hand and money bag in left. Beneath the chest H Back: THE CONSTITUTION above, AS I UNDERSTAND IT below. Donkey standing left, on the side of which, LLD; above, ROMAN / FIRMNESS and below, VETO (VF/Copper/29mm) $25.00

 

Hard Times Tokens

United States Storecards

 

HT164 Front: CLOTHS, CASSIMERES & VESTINGS / BOSTON / WM H. MILTON & Co / MERCHANT TAILORS / No. 4 & 6 / FANEUIL HALL Back: FANUEIL HALL CLOTHES WAREHOUSE / AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT OF FASHIONABLE READY MADE CLOTHING. (EXTRA FINE/COPPER/29.1MM) $60.00

 

HT181 Front: ALL KINDS OF BRUSHES / MADE TO ORDER / OFFICE IN BOSTON / No. 12 ELM ST. / Boar facing left with CASH FOR BRISTLES on side Back: JOHN ADAMS / NO. 11 MAIN ST. / TAUNTON MASS / MANUFACTURER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF BRUSHES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL (Almost Uncirculated/Copper/28.5mm) $100.00

 

HT194 Front: NATHL MARCH / BOOKSELLER & STATIONER / No. 7 EXCHANGE BUILDINGS / PORTSMOUTH N.H. / 1837 Back: WILLIAM SIMES & C0 / DEALERS IN TEAS, WINES, & GROCERIES / No. 1 PEIRCE'S BUILDINGS / PORTSMOUTH N.H. (Extra Fine/Copper/29.1mm) $50.00

 

HT250 Front: WHOLESALE & RETAIL BOOT & SHOW STORE / 156 CHATHAM SQUARE / N. Y. / 1837 / Boot at center Back: PB & S DEVEAU'S / 156 CHATHAM SQUARE / N. YORK (Extra Fine/Copper/28mm) $65.00

 

HT268 Feuchtwanger Cent Front: 1837/Eagle with snake in claw Back: FEUCHTWANGER COMPOSITION/ONE CENT inside wreath (AU/White Metal) $300.00

 

HT283 Front: GEORGE A JARVIS / WINE & TEA DEALER / 148 GRAND / CORNER OF ELM STREET / NEW YORK Back: E PLURIBUS UNUM above / 1837 below / Bust facing left (Extra Fine/Copper/28.5mm) $65.00

 

HT293 Front: MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, WALL ST., N. YORK, BUILT 1827, BURNT 1835 (exchange building at center) Back: MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE, NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE (VF/COPPER/1 1/8") $60.00

 

HT294 Front: MERCHANT'S EXCHANGE / Front view of building, with cupola Back: NEW YORK JOINT STOCK EXCHANGE COMPANY / NO. 6 TONTINE BUILDING / WALL STT in circle (Very Fine/Copper/28.8mm) $30.00

 

U.S. Merchant Tokens 1845-1860

ILLINOIS #1—Front: JOHN PLANE & CO. BELVIDERE, ILL., 1856 (Anvil at center) Back: DEALERS IN HARDWARE, IRON & STOVES (VF/Cuts/Brass/1 1/8") $15.00

MICHIGAN #10—Front: FOSTER & PARRY, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (Stove at center) Back: DEALERS IN STOVES, IRON & HARDWARE, WHOLESALE & RETAIL (Padlock at center) (VF Holed/Brass/1 1/8") 15.00

NEW YORK #400—Front: PROFESSOR JOHNSON, 317 BOWERY. 1852 (Lady Liberty at center) Back: UNITED STATES, STARCH POLISH (Eagle at center) (AU/Brass/3/4") $40.00

WISCONSIN #12—Front: A.B. VAN COTT, RACINE—WISCONSIN. (Eagle at center) Back: WATCHES.CLOCKS.JEWELRY & FANCY GOODS (Pocket Watch at center) (VF/Holed/Brass/1 1/8") $10.00

 

Ku Klux Klan Tokens

Ku Klux Klan Token Front: UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL / K A A with eye at center and Eagle above Back: A Chivalric Head, A prudent Tongue, A Courageous Will, A Compassionate Heart with Cross at center (Brass/VF/1.25") $95.00

Ku Klux Klan Token Front: UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL / K A A with eye at center and Eagle above Back: A Chivalric Head, A prudent Tongue, A Courageous Will, A Compassionate Heart with Cross at center (Brass/VG/1.25") $65.00

 

Love Tokens

U.S. Seated Dime Pin, engraved WAO $35.00

U.S. 1875 Seated Dime, engraved CAP $25.00

U.S. 1886 Seated Dime w/Loop, engraved "S.M." $25.00

U.S. 1903 Barber Dime w/Loop, engraved "M.A.M." $25.00

U.S Silver Dime, no Date, blank reverse, engraved SW $15.00

U.S. Holed 1853 Seated Quarter w/Rays, Crudely engraved "M. K." $12.00

U.S. 1874 $1.00 Gold, engraved MI $125.00

Canada Holed 1874 Silver Ten Cents, engraved "W. Mc" $10.00

Great Britain 1845 Half Sovereign Gold, engraved HCN $125.00

 

Major Events

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Front: Souvenir San Francisco Earthquake & Fire, San Francisco, California (Wreath around border) Back: Cliff House, San Francisco (View of Cliff House at Ocean) (1 3/8"/Brass/XF) $200.00

1927 1st Non-Stop Trans-Atlantic Flight Front: LUCKY LINDBERGH COIN / THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS Airplane flying above clouds, 4-leaf clover, shield, horseshoe. Bust of Lindbergh facing right. Back: FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT NEW YORK TO PARIS / CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH / MAY 20TH / MAY 21ST / 1927 (XF/Brass/32mm) $50.00 (Out of Stock)

1928 1st East to West Trans-Atlantic Flight Front: First East to West TransAtlantic Flight, April 12-13, 1928 (Baron Von Huenefeld, Captain Koehl, Major Ftizmaurice at Center) Back: Baldonnel Airdrome, April 12, Greenly Island, April 13, 1928 (Bremen at center with airplane above) (BU/1.25"/Brass) $50.00

1937 Arrival of the First Streamline Street Cars Front: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / MARCH 22-28, 1937 / TRANSPORTATION WEEK (BUILDING AT CENTER) Back: LOS ANGELES RAILWAY / WELCOMING / THE ARRIVAL / OF THE FIRST / STREAMLINE STREET CARS (STREETCAR AT CENTER) (BRASS/UNC/1") $35.00

1947 First Flight of the Spruce Goose Front: Howard Hughes' Flying Boat over San Pedro Bay Back: FAMOUS FLIGHTS/ First flight of the giant Hughes flying boat at San Pedro, Calif. Powered by eight 3000 h.p. P&W engines and with a wing span of 320 ft. it was the world's largest airplane. PILOT: HOWARD R. HUGHES / NOV. 2, 1947 (.999 Silver/Unc/1.5") $35.00

1978 1st Transatlantic Balloon Flight Front: First Transatlantic Balloon Flight, Aviation Pioneers, Double Eagle II, August 11-17, 1978 (Maxie Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, Larry Newman pictured at center) Back: Awarded to Double Eagle II Team, By Act of Congress, June 13, 1979, In Recognition of Distinguished Flight as the First Transatlantic Balloonists (Balloon at center) (1.5"/Brass/BU) $25.00

 

Military, Scouting & Law Enforcement Tokens

Front: SOUVENIR VISIT of U.S. NAVAL FLEET to PACIFIC COAST / REAR ADMIRAL EVANS / "FIGHTING BOB" / 1908 Bust of Evans facing right. Back: Three naval ships with rising sun behind. (VF/Brass/37mm) $140.00 RARE

Front: WAR WITH GERMANY / 1917-1919 / UNITED WE STAND / DIVIDED WE FALL Two bears facing center holding crest. Back: Worn away. (Good/Brass/32mm) $10.00

Front: MADE FROM CAPTURED GERMAN CANNON / AWARDED / BY / THE U.S. TREASURY / DEPARTMENT / FOR / PATRIOTIC SERVICE / IN BEHALF OF THE / LIBERTY LOANS Back: VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN Building above, eagle below. (VF Holed/Steel/31mm) $25.00

Front: CAMP KOBE NCO / OPEN MESS / FIVE CENTS Back: Same as front. (XF/Nickel/21mm) $35.00

Front: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA / HONOR / RECOGNITION / "GET OUT THE VOTE" / CAMPAIGN / FORWARD ON / LIBERTY'S TEAM / 1952 Back: FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC., VALLEY FORGE, PA. / GEORGE / WASHINGTON / MEDAL Washington praying with 3 trees. (AU/Aluminum/32mm) $10.00 (Out of Stock)

Front: U.S. FRIGATE CONSTELLATION / 1797 Ship sailing to left. Back: THIS COIN STRUCK / FROM PARTS OF THE / FRIGATE / CONSTELLATION / THE FIRST SHIP / OF THE U.S. NAVY (UNC/COPPER/34MM) $15.00 (Out of Stock)

 

Nevada Tokens

Front: NEVADA CENTENNIAL / 1864-1964 / JOHN WILLIAM MACKAY / MINER Mackay superimposed over state of Nevada map. Back: 36TH STATE Scene of Hoover Dam, rocket, sheep, cattle. (BU/Silver/34mm) $30.00

Front: ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY / CENTENNIAL OF THE STATE OF NEVADA / 1864-1964 / 100 YEARS Scene with miner, wagon train, Hoover Dam, rocket. Back: BATTLE BORN / 36 / N E V A D A around map of Nevada. (BU&/Nickel/40mm) $12.00

Front: ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY / CENTENNIAL OF THE STATE OF NEVADA / 1864-1964 / 100 YEARS Scene with miner, wagon train, Hoover Dam, rocket. Back: BATTLE BORN / 36 / N E V A D A around map of Nevada. (BU&/Brass/40mm) $12.00

Front: ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY / CENTENNIAL OF THE STATE OF NEVADA / 1864-1964 / 100 YEARS Scene with miner, wagon train, Hoover Dam, rocket. Back: STATE OF NEVADA / 100TH ANNIVERSARY / OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDALLION / CARSON CITY BRANCH / UNITED STATES MINT / NOW... STATE MUSEUM / CC / 1864-1964 Eagle above Carson City Mint building. (BU/Nickel/40mm) $15.00

Front: ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY / CENTENNIAL OF THE STATE OF NEVADA / 1864-1964 / 100 YEARS Scene with miner, wagon train, Hoover Dam, rocket. Back: STATE OF NEVADA / 100TH ANNIVERSARY / OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDALLION / CARSON CITY BRANCH / UNITED STATES MINT / NOW... STATE MUSEUM / CC / 1864-1964 Eagle above Carson City Mint building. (BU/Brass/40mm) $15.00 (Out of Stock)

Front: BATTLE BORN / NEVADA THE 36TH STATE / ALL FOR OUR COUNTRY / 1864 / 1976 / CC / 100th ANNIVERSARY Scene of gold pan, pickaxe, wagon train. Back: LET GOD BE WITH US AS HE WAS WITH OUR FATHERS / CENTENNIAL / 1776 / 1876 Scene of 2 soldiers with rifles facing each other and Liberty Bell. (Unc/Brass/39mm) $25.00

 

Nevada Casino Tokens

Front: PREMIUM TOKEN / ACCEPTABLE AT CAL-NEVA, RENO / LAKE TAHOE / CAL-NEVA / LODGE / LAKE TAHOE Female Indian beating tambourine. Back: PREMIUM TOKEN / ACCEPTABLE AT CAL-NEVA, RENO / LAKE TAHOE / CAL-NEVA / LODGE / LAKE TAHOE Male Indian holding cash. (XF/Brass/26mm) $4.50

Front: PREMIUM TOKEN / ACCEPTABLE AT CAL-NEVA, RENO / LAKE TAHOE / CAL-NEVA / LODGE / LAKE TAHOE Female Indian beating tambourine. Back: PREMIUM TOKEN / ACCEPTABLE AT CAL-NEVA, RENO / LAKE TAHOE / CAL-NEVA / LODGE / LAKE TAHOE Male Indian holding cash. (BU/Brass/26mm) $6.50

Front: CLUB CAL-NEVA / PREMIUM TOKEN / IN RENO Male Indian holding cash. Back: ACCEPTABLE ONLY AT THE CLUB CAL-NEVA RENO, NEVADA / PREMIUM TOKEN (AU/Brass/26mm) $5.00

Front: CLUB CAL-NEVA / PREMIUM TOKEN / IN RENO Male Indian holding cash. Back: ACCEPTABLE ONLY AT THE CLUB CAL-NEVA RENO, NEVADA / PREMIUM TOKEN (BU/Brass/26mm) $6.50

Front: GOOD FOR ONE FREE PLAY ON THE / SPECIAL / GOLD CLUB Back: REDEEMABLE ONLY AT THE / GOLD / CLUB / SPARKS, / NEVADA (BU/Brass/32mm) $6.00

Front: LUCKY TOKEN / OVERLAND / HOTEL / CASINO / RENO, NEVADA Back: Same as front. (XF/Brass/33mm) $5.00

Front: PIONEER / CLUB / DOWNTOWN / LAS VEGAS / $5 Back: Same as front. (XF Holed/Plastic/40mm) $3.50

Front: LUCKY TOKEN / SPARKS / SILVER / CLUB / 1040 - B - ST. Back: NOT GOOD FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE / LUCKY / TOKEN (XF/Brass/33mm) $5.00

Front: LUCKY TOKEN / SPARKS / SILVER / CLUB / 1040 - B - ST. Back: NOT GOOD FOR CASH OR MERCHANDISE / LUCKY / TOKEN (BU/Brass/33mm) $8.00

Front: VICTORY / BELL Back: GOOD FOR 5 C IN TRADE (VF/Center Hole/ Brass/21mm) $20.00

Front: VICTORY / BELL Back: GOOD FOR 25 C IN TRADE (VF/Center Hole/ Brass/25mm) $30.00

 

Presidential Medals & Campaign Tokens

Front: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Roosevelt at center) Back: Lucky Play Money (1 at center) (1/2"/Brass/XF) $10.00

Front: President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Roosevelt at Center) Back: For Country and Humanity, In Memoriam, Inaugurated President, Mar. 4, 1933, Jan. 20, 1937, Jan. 20, 1941, Jan. 20, 1945, Died April 12, 1945 (Woman in Robe at Center) (1.25"/Brass/BU) $20.00

Front: Barry Morris Goldwater, U.S. Senator, Arizona, 1952, 64, Mr. Conservative, Born January 1, 1909 (Goldwater at center) Back: Goldwater Freedom Dollar, 100 American Common Sense, Republican, Major General, Photographer, Jet Pilot, Radio Operator, Explorer, For President, 1964 (Liberty Bell at Center) (1.5"/Gold-Plated Aluminum/BU) $15.00

Front: Richard M. Nixon (Nixon at Center) Back: Re-Elect the President, 1972 (Elephant icon at center) (1.5"/Brass/Proof) $25.00

Front: President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon (Nixon at center) Back: Peace, Inaugurated January 20, 1973, We Stand on the Threshold of a New Era of Peace in the World…Richard Nixon (Eagle at center) (1.25"/Brass/Bu) $10.00

Front: 1973 (Nixon at center) Back: On Inauguration Day, the 20th Day of January, 1973, Richard M. Nixon Was Sworn into Office for a Second Term as President of the United States (Wreath around edge) (1.5"/Sterling Silver/BU) $25.00

Inaugural Medal Front: Richard Nixon & Spiro Agnew at center Back: President Richard Nixon, Vicew-President Spiro Agnew, Inaugurated to Second Term of Office, January 20, 1973 (2.75"/Brass/Proof) $35.00

Inaugural Medal Front: Gerald R. Ford (Ford at center) Back: 38th President of the United States of America, Inaugurated August 9, 1974 (Eagle at center with Great Seal of the United States) (2.75"/Brass/Unc) $35.00

Inaugural Mint Medal Front: Ronald Reagan, President of the United States (Reagan at center) Back: Let Us Renew Our Faith and Our Hope, We Have Every Right to Dream Heroic Dreams, Inaugurated January 20, 1981 (Yosemite at center) (1.25"/Brass/BU) $20.00

Front: Great American Presidents, Democratic Party (FDR, Truman, LBJ, JFK at center) Back: Pride in the Past, Confidence in the Future (U.S. Capitol at center) (1.75"/White Metal/XF) $25.00

 

 

Political Campaign Buttons

Code Numbers Listed (00-A) are from
The Encyclopedia of Political Buttons, 1896-1972, by Ted Hake

1900 (40-Z) Wm McKinley/Teddy Roosevelt: Employment for Labor; A Full Dinner Bucket; Prosperity; Sound Money-Good Markets/Some Moisture Stains $65.00

1916 (51) Woodrow Wilson Photo Button (7/8" Celluloid) $50.00

1920 (11) Warren G. Harding Photo Button (1 1/2" Celluloid) $200.00

1920 (59) Harding and Coolidge Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $19.00

1924 (6-B) Bust of Robert M. LaFollettte/Burton K. Wheeler Lapel Pin (1"/Bronze) $45.00

1924 (55-L) Coolidge and Dawes Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $19.00

1928 (15-Z) For President, Alfred E. Smith Photo Button, Black, White (1 1/4" Celluloid) $28.00

1928 (54-L) Smith and Robinson Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $18.00

1928 (82-LY) Hoover and Curtis Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (5/8" Lithographed) $18.00

1932 (??) Roosevelt and Garner Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 3/8" Celluloid) $75.00

1936 (74-Z) Roosevelt Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 3/8" Lithographed) $30.00

1936 (76) Landon/Knox Lapel Pin, Yellow Sunflower, Brown (7/8" Celluloid) $20.00

1936 (84-Y) Landon/Knox Lapel Pin, Yellow GOP Elephant on Brown (7/8" Lithographed) $15.00

1936 (92-L) Young Republican Landon and Knox Lapel Pin, Yellow GOP Elephant on Brown (3/8" Lithographed) $4.00

1936 (??) Landon/Knox Lapel Pin, Yellow GOP Elephant on Brown (3/8" Lithographed) $3.50

1940 (14-Z) Roosevelt/Wallace Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 1/4" Celluloid) $38.00

1940 (51-L) "Iowa Wants Willkie/Wilson" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $8.00

1944 (78-L) Dewey/Bricker Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue w/stars (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1944 (108-L) "Clean House with Dewey" Lapel Pin, Blue, White w/Broom (7/8" Lithographed) $10.00

1948 (6-Z) Dewey and Warren Photo Button, Red, White, Blue w/Flag (1 3/8" Celluloid) $40.00

1948 (86-L) Dewey/Warren Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1948 (22-Z) President Harry S. Truman Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 3/8" Celluloid) $50.00

1948 (42-LY) Truman/Barkley Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue w/Capitol (7/8" Lithographed) $35.00

1952 (74-L) "ADLAI IS OK" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1 1/8" Lithographed) $12.00

1952 (85-L) Stevenson Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $6.00

1952 (109-L) Stevenson Lapel Pin, Red, Whgite, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $5.00

1952 (138-L) IKE/Nixon, "I Want a Change" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $10.00

1956 (69-L) "America Needs Dwight D. Eisenhower, Draft IKE in 1956" Photo Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $12.00

1956 (142-L) "IKE/DICK, They're For You" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1956 (170) "I LIKE IKE" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $14.00

1960 (25-L) "I'm for Dick Nixon" Photo Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $6.00

1960 (58-L) "Click with Dick" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Celluloid) $5.00

1960 (50-L) "I'm for Nixon and Lodge" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1960 (??) Nixon/Lodge Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1960 (47-LYZ) Kennedy Photo Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $5.00

1960 (53-L) Kennedy for President Photo Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $5.00

1960 (54-L) Kennedy/Cope Photo Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed w/scratches) $10.00

1960 (77-L) "Viva Kennedy" Red, Yellow (1 1/2" Lithographed) $33.00

1960 (89-L) Kennedy and Johnson Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed w/Tab) $8.00

1960 (110-L) Kennedy Lapel Pin, Blue, White (1" Lithographed) $5.00

1960 (123) Kennedy Fold-over Lapel Metal Pin, Red, White $4.00

1960 (127) Kennedy Fold-over Metal Lapel Pin, Blue, White $3.00

1964 (1-L) Johnson/Humphrey "Vote Democratic" Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 1/4" Lithographed) $5.00

1964 (48-L) "Johnson/Humphrey 1964" Red, White, Blue w/Stars (1" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (49-L) "Johnson/Humphrey 1964" Red, White, Blue w/Star (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (77-L) "All the Way with LBJ" Red, White, Blue w/Stars (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (79-L) "Johnson" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (??) "Johnson/Humphrey" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (??) "Johnson and Humphrey" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (??) "Johnson/Humphrey" Fold-over Metal Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue $2.00

1964 (61-L) "Goldwater/Miller 64" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $2.50

1964 (66-L) "Goldwater" Lapel Pin, Red, White Arrow, Blue (1" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (??) "Goldwater and Miller" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1964 (??) "Goldwater/Miller" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $5.00

1964 (28-L) "Goldwater for President" Photo Lapel Pin, Gold, Black (1" Lithographed) $6.00

1964 (24-L) "I'm for Barry" Photo Button, Red White, Blue (1 3/8" Lithographed w/Dent) $7.00

1964 (19) "Goldwater for President" Photo Button, Gold, Black (1 1/4" Lithographed) $5.00

1968 (84-L) "Nixon/Agnew" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $2.50

1968 (87-L) "Nixon" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (7/8" Lithographed) $2.00

1968 (??) "Oregonians for Nixon/Agnew" Button, Red, White (1 1/4" Celluloid) $5.00

1968 (??) "Nixon's the One!" Lapel Pin, Red, White (1 1/8" Lithographed) $2.00

1968 (24-L) "Humphrey/Muskie" Lapel Pin, Blue, Green, White (7/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1968 (27-L) "Humphrey" Lapel Pin, White, Blue (1 1/8" Lithographed) $3.00

1968 (28-LY) "HHH Humphrey" Lapel Pin, Orange, White, Blue (1 1/8" Lithographed) $2.50

1968 (29-L) "HHH Humphrey" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1 1/8" Lithographed) $2.00

1968 (??) "Nixon/Agnew in '68" Photo Button, Red, White, Blue (1 3/4" Celluloid) $6.00

1972 (??) "Nixon/Agnew" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1 1/4" Lithographed) $2.00

1972 (??) "Wallace/LeMay" Lapel Pin, Red, White, Blue (1" Lithographed) $2.00

1972 (31-L) "McGovern" Lapel Pin, Blue, White (1 1/8" Lithographed) $2.00

 

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