1 1/2 Occupation token

[Lookn4Seated]

I went out for a quickie today (only an hour). I managed to find another first today, " 1 1/2 Retailers Occupation token" . I thought it was going to be a silver dime, as my etrac was giving me a silver dime signal. The dime is there only for size comparison. It doesn't have any hallmarks anywhere, and I think its a little light to be silver, maybe aluminum. But why would it register as a silver dime?

I have to get a tokens and medals catalog, 'cause I've already found 5 tokens this year. Any ideas of what time frame this token can be from? Thanks for the help, and HH

Jon

 

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[Marchas45]

Nice find lookin4seated first one I've seen, thanks, Charlie

 

[CRUSADER]

But why would it register as a silver dime?

You don't actually believe the VDU, do you? Tape over it & use your ears, they are the best discriminators.

PS. It's a cracking looking token, normally the Aluminium doesn't hold up that well.

 

[PBK]

It's an Illinois state sales tax token and dates c. 1935-36, although it officially remained in use until 1941.

There were also round tokens of the same denomination, 1-1/2 mills (a mill = 1/10¢) issued earlier in 1935.

"Occupation" refers to the fact that this was supposedly a tax upon merchants of various (virtually all) occupations; however, they were permitted to pass it on to consumers. This technicality neatly circumvented the state constitution, thus allowing citizens to be taxed on retail purchases.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Nice token. We don't dig many of any type in this area.

Badger

 

[treasurefiend]

Great find bud, I've never even seen one of those before!!!

 

[DugHoles]

Neat find and in such good condition too

Happy Hunting,

Dugholes