thurston magic wonder coin

[kiddrock33]

can anyone shed some light on this coin. it has thurston magic and two diamonds on one side . on the other is wonder coin and two swastikas. im sure its not the ww 2 symbol. kiddrock33

 

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[PBK]

The "Thurston Magic / Wonder Coin" was issued in 1926. The metal is zinc. It;s probably a promotional token from famed magician Howard Thurston's performances, but it could also have been supplied with various retail magic trick items and sets bearing his name. In any case, it was rated R-6 (26-50 known) in F. William Kuethe, Jr.'s Magician's Tokens and Related Items, published in 1978. Can't seem to find a value for it in print sources. Other Thurston "coins" or tokens list for $40-60 in Fine condition in current price guides; however, one recently brought just $10.50 on eBay.

 

[pgill]

It probably is just coins that the magician does coin and rope tricks with..... You can thread the coin onto the string due to the hole in the coin. The swastikas are just good luck symbols, makes the coin look magical.

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Peter