Asian souvenir token found 1821 Ohio farmhouse looking for info

[Lori999]

1"X1" any ideas? Can't find any info on the net.

 

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[tamrock]

I think this be a call for Yang Hao...Hopefully he'll surface on your request.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The lettering on SOUVENIR is in 20th century fonts

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I always refer to the Zeno oriental coins database. Search under Modern Asia. Zeno - Oriental Coins Database - Main Index

Even though it may be a token from America, it should be pictured somewhere in the extensive Zeno database.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I rotated it for you. You had it sideways, I think its Chinese

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The number one rule in reading a Chinese coin is to read the top character first, followed by the bottom character then the right and finally the left. Its just a souvenir of course and not a real coin but I recognize the left marking as the same on Chinese cash coins. I think it says Pao.

In a four character coin the first two characters read are the emperors reign title, followed by the type of coin, often T'ung Pao "current coin"

I dont recognize the other 3 characters. But because this is a "modern" 20th century token, the characters may not be correct. They may be psuedo or fantasy.

 

[Lori999]

The number one rule in reading a Chinese coin is to read the top character first, followed by the bottom character then the right and finally the left. Its just a souvenir of course and not a real coin but I recognize the left marking as the same on Chinese cash coins. I think it says Pao.

In a four character coin the first two characters read are the emperors reign title, followed by the type of coin, often T'ung Pao "current coin"

I dont recognize the other 3 characters. But because this is a "modern" 20th century token, the characters may not be correct. They may be psuedo or fantasy.

Thanks all for the info I appreciate it!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I looked a little but I cant find it. It may be as old as 100 years old. No older. Any older than that, the letter fonts would be different. It appears to be some kind of souvenir from a chinese tourist attractiion. Any in your area?

You maybe could submit a picture front and back to the Zeno people to put it in their database to ID it for you.

 

[Lori999]

I looked a little but I cant find it. It may be as old as 100 years old. No older. Any older than that, the letter fonts would be different. It appears to be some kind of souvenir from a chinese tourist attractiion. Any in your area?

You maybe could submit a picture front and back to the Zeno people to put it in their database to ID it for you.

No Chinese tourist attractions around here. Thank you for the advice!

 

[Yang Hao]

hi sorry for the delay. I'm not sure of the souvenir orgin but I do know what it says. it's a chinese idiom written in traditional form the simplified form is 长命富贵 chángmìngfùguì. it means :a long life of abundance and respectability. Better translation : We wish you long life and riches! Hope this helps. looks like you found a lucky charm. Happy Treaure Hunting

 

[DCMatt]

The lettering on SOUVENIR is in 20th century fonts

I'm with BCH - it looks 20th C to me and fairly modern. Mid to late 20th...?

The 1982 World's Fair was in Knoxville, TN. It was China's first participation in a World's Fair since 1904 - although I would expect it to reference the fair if it came from there.

It's a very generic token and could have been available at any tourist trap in Chinatown of any major city in the country.

Still a cool find, IMO.

DCMatt

BTW - I searched the Zeno collection and saw nothing similar.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

hi sorry for the delay. I'm not sure of the souvenir orgin but I do know what it says. it's a chinese idiom written in traditional form the simplified form is 长命富贵 chángmìngfùguì. it means :a long life of abundance and respectability. Better translation : We wish you long life and riches! Hope this helps. looks like you found a lucky charm. Happy Treaure Hunting

This is good to know. We can search lucky charms.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

hi sorry for the delay. I'm not sure of the souvenir orgin but I do know what it says. it's a chinese idiom written in traditional form the simplified form is 长命富贵 chángmìngfùguì. it means :a long life of abundance and respectability. Better translation : We wish you long life and riches! Hope this helps. looks like you found a lucky charm. Happy Treaure Hunting

This is good to know. We can search vintage
Chinese souvenir lucky charm OR token

 

[bigfoot1]

good to see you again bch !!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hello bigfoot. I searched but can find it.

 

[Lori999]

hi sorry for the delay. I'm not sure of the souvenir orgin but I do know what it says. it's a chinese idiom written in traditional form the simplified form is 长命富贵 chángmìngfùguì. it means :a long life of abundance and respectability. Better translation : We wish you long life and riches! Hope this helps. looks like you found a lucky charm. Happy Treaure Hunting

Thanks much for the information! The nearest big city to me is Cleveland. The man who built the farm in 1821 brought his family from Connecticut, but looks like it isn't that old to originate from New England.

I do appreciate everyone's feedback and help! : )