Prince Edwards Island Trade/Token

[JerV3]

Hey guys,

Came up with this cool old trade token about a month ago at a old foundation site. most finds were from the 1850's and a little after. I beleive this to be one of the earleir tokens made. I'm guessing 1840 through 1857. I can't find this same token though. It is blank on the back with a rim design on the inside of the coin.

It says Cradle of Canadian Confederation. Charlottetown prince edward Island. Can anyone put an exact date on this token. Maybe give me a idea of mintage and rarity.

Thanks

Jeremy

 

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[Iron Patch]

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I probably should know this one. (Think it's fairly modern)

 

[Mackaydon]

In 1864 a delegation of the North American British colonies met to discuss the creation of the Dominion of Canada. Since then, the location of the meeting, Charlottetown, has been called the Cradle of Canadian Federation.
http://books.google.com/books?id=dX...ts=RKVtrVtj1O&sig=ZGrxBQL_mHVMgLuzKiGrYZh1zOw

Of course, that fact doesn't date the token, but might be a starting point.

 

[JerV3]

Thanks for the ideas guys.

I guess everyone else is as stumped as I am on this token. It sure does look alot like the one's from the 1850's. I beleive this one to be a rare early one. Sometime in the 1840's. I could be wrong though.

HH Jer

 

[IronSpike]

I know you stated back is blank. Can you post a pic of the back?

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks for the ideas guys.

I guess everyone else is as stumped as I am on this token. It sure does look alot like the one's from the 1850's. I beleive this one to be a rare early one. Sometime in the 1840's. I could be wrong though.

HH Jer

Post the other side.

 

[JerV3]

Ok I will tomorrow guys. It's a really old looking planchet type.

I thought for sure it was a copper of some kind. And it was technically. I don't have a pic of the back I will put it up tomorrow.

Thanks guys

Jer

 

[Iron Patch]

Ok I will tomorrow guys. It's a really old looking planchet type.

I thought for sure it was a copper of some kind. And it was technically. I don't have a pic of the back I will put it up tomorrow.

Thanks guys

Jer

If it was as old as you think it would be published in the Charton book.

Here's one for you.... I kid you not, my digging bud worked in that very building for a few years.