A question about a token I found.

[Mich. Wolverine]

I found this token a couple of days ago. It reads JIM on one side and good for one cent in trade on the other. Is this some sort of fair or amusement token? I have never seen one like it with what looks like clipped edges. Thanks for any information.

 

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[Breezie]

It appears someone used a trade token and turned it into a 'love' token by carving the name/initials on one side.

This site has basic information about 'love' tokens:
What Are Love Tokens? | Love Token Society

Neat find
Breezie

 

[idahotokens]

Breezie - I don't think the JIM is incused - it looks to me like it was made that way for a business owner named Jim. And from a couple of angles on the token, I think it started out live as an octagonal piece that has been cut/filed/clipped to the odd shape we see.
John in the Great 208

It appears someone used a trade token and turned it into a 'love' token by carving the name/initials on one side.

This site has basic information about 'love' tokens:
What Are Love Tokens? | Love Token Society

Neat find
Breezie

 

[Breezie]

After looking at the enlarged photo, I do believe you're right. JIM was probably the owner of the establishment or either the name of place.

Neat trade token
Breezie

 

[trikikiwi]

JIM got around

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/469996-good-5-cents-trade.html

 

[Mich. Wolverine]

Thanks everyone for the help. I'm glad it wasn't an amusement token.
Wolverine.