Token ID Help

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Size of a quarter and brass/copper. Found in W. PA at an old farm site.

 

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[Dougie Webb]

I found one on a Russian auction website of all places, but no real details. Also, here is a LINK to a token collector's webpage where he references this as being a token from Illinois.

 

[DCMatt]

P Ry Co. - Pittsburgh Railway Company. Established 1902.

I find part of that phrase in the Electric Railway Journals from 1916 & 1917. The page shows a "Patriotic & Safety" pamphlet published by them. At the bottom it says "Keep your safety always in mind."

 

[jeff of pa]

 

[DCMatt]

I missed that. But it was called the Pittsburgh Railways Co.

I found PRysCO by searching for the phrase, so I think the ID is still correct.

 

[jeff of pa]

Yep

 

[DCMatt]

This is a bit of speculation but the the token could be a souvenir from "Safety Week" sponsored by the P Rys Co. in October of 1922.

There is a multi-page article in the 1922 - 23 American Electric Railway Association (AERA) magazine which describes the event. It seems no expense was spared...

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Thx Matt! Great ID and interesting research/story as always.