✅ SOLVED Looking for help

[jws845]

I know there isn't much to go on, but the folks here are so sharp at iding things I thought I'd give it a shot.
It rang up 21-22(copper) on my nox 600, about 6 inches down and found at an elementary school that was built in 1957. It is thin and at first I thought could it really be a large cent, but with the little bit I've been able to read it appears to be a token of some kind - like a SEPTA rail or bus token, but I couldn't find any matches after a search. Also, could not find a date of any kind.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[A2coins]

I see ....laus then the word And .........might have to clean it up a bit for more detail

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also hope you get an ID

 

[Red-Coat]

I see one large and two small umbrellas (perhaps the smaller ones are parasols) and the word 'UMBRELLAS' at the left. I think this is an advertising piece from a manufacturer or seller of... hmm... umbrellas.

Here's a similar kind of thing, but probably not from the same company:




(This one is also an 1837 'Hard Times' token).

 

[Red-Coat]

On the other side, I believe I can see 'PHILAD' (presumably for Philadelphia) followed perhaps by 'NOS...'

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[Plug N Play]

1845

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1845-h-richardson-umbrellas-parasols-244467429

 

[Red-Coat]

In fact, it's this one: WH Richardson, circa 1845

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[Addition: my post crossed with Plug N Play's]

 

[A2coins]

Boom your the Man.. Awesome ID

 

[jws845]

I was doing some more investigating and was able to identify it, but Plug N Play and Red Coat already posted the images.
You guys are awesome!!!
Kind of stoked that this dates back to mid 1800's - this is my oldest find to date.
W.H. Richardson's Parasol & Umbrella Tokens - NovaNumismatics.com

 

[jws845]

Thank you for your help Red Coat and Plug N Play. I was getting ready to post my findings and you guys already beat me to it. I knew this was the place to ask for help. You guys rock!!!
Thanks again.

 

[smallfoot]

Nice find! These guys are good!