coin or token??

[fjudd94]

I found this in my neighbors back yard. I cant find anything on it. I dont know what it would be used for. Can find anything on google. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[dugupfinds]

Looks like a token, but guessing really.

 

[fjudd94]

here is the back!!!!

 

[PBK]

It's an advertising token issued in 1900 by boots & shoes mfgr. Alexander & Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, to capitalize on the popularity of Admiral George E. Dewey, a hero of the Spanish-American War. Scarce one, too... It lists for $75 in Very Fine condition in the latest edition of Rulau's Standard Catalog of United States Tokens, 1700-1900.

 

[Postalrevnant]

Congratulations on your find. So much to learn from this section.

Rev

 

[bergie]

PBK,
What was the name of the grandchild of the designer of the token and where was she born (street address too, please; oh and her complete DNA profile would be nice)? I only have five minutes before I have to log off, if you wouldn't mind getting that info quickly. :-)

 

[PBK]

PBK,
What was the name of the grandchild of the designer of the token and where was she born (street address too, please; oh and her complete DNA profile would be nice)? I only have five minutes before I have to log off, if you wouldn't mind getting that info quickly. :-)

Unconfirmed attribution: Clytemnestra Persephone Philpott, 427-1/2 SW Northeast Cul-de-sac, Possum Trot, Alabama. DNA profile inconclusive. Possibly bipedal primate.

 

[Kansas]

Amazing PBK, simply amazing !!!!

 

[Angelo]

PBK!

You have been one of my best students. A couple of more Identifications and I will graduate you with honors.

Tony

 

[PBK]

Deeply honored, sir... your praise is prized indeed, however undeserved. You remain my sage and mentor.

 

[dugupfinds]

Your all mental, in the nicest possible sense.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Really nice find! You never know what will turn up next.

Badger

 

[Burdie]

Congrats on the nice find. PBK the amazing mind makes for a great companion.

Burdie

 

[ringfinder]

Nice find, and looks like it is worth some big bucks.

PBK, You amaze me. You are the Greatest!, I don't know of anyone who can identify items faster than you. Thanks for all your help, I know I speak for everyone on this forum.

HH<Ringfinder

 

[iuseatpro]

I have several token of the same type. One I found when I was a kid and one I found metal detecting. The ones I have of are presidents and were given in the 1960's with a full tank of gas at I think Exxon. Most are bronze but the station owners and people at the gas plants got gold plated ones.