TPG Submission Of Unofficial Coinage/Tokens

Having collected tokens for nigh on fifty years now, this is one that I'd refrain from submitting to a TPG. It's a problem-free XF piece; a desirable Hard Times era token. Most token collectors I've encountered tend to prefer owning non-slabbed tokens in grades below Unc, especially. That said, there are a number of varieties of this issue, some of which are more scarce than others. Rulau's token book, now out of print, lists the varieties. The last two XF's I bought were in the $120-160 range at shows. They typically retail now in the $180-225 range, I've observed. Handle it with care and enjoy! Feuchtwanger was a visionary, twenty years ahead of his time with this non-flying eagle cent.

Isn't the pic sufficient for insurance purposes? How might certification help with that?

I can appreciate having records of certified coins that might be stolen, but a smart thief would crack out the coin/token before selling it. Of course, many thieves aren't all that smart, so certificaton could then be a plus.