Simple Brass Token With Fancy "c"--Any Ideas?

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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/18/2013 7:54 pm I've had this brass token for some time, but I haven't been able to find a match anywhere. Judging by the style of the "C", apparently done by hand on each die, I might guess the mid-late 1800s. If you have a more informed opinion, thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 02/18/2013 8:00 pm Unfortunately with these I think they just have to be chalked up as mavericks....very difficult if not impossible to place to an exact date or use... Check out this link on maverick tokens... http://www.tokenandmedal.org/page9/page9.html Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/18/2013 8:13 pm Thanks...I figured as much with a token like this. I've always liked the style--I have a rough idea of age. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4422 Posts	Posted 02/18/2013 10:35 pm I'd guess it's late 1800's or early 1900's. You gave no indication of its size, DVcollector. This dual-sided token may have been used in an early vending or gaming machine. My rationale for suspecting this is that it has been well used, judging from the "circulation marks" yet evidences proportionately moderate wear from handling. Those four dots remain quite prominent and may well be a clue to the establishment's name. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/19/2013 12:06 am Thanks ExoGuy--I can't find the token presently, but I recall it's the size/weight of a nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
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Simple Brass Token With Fancy "C"--Any Ideas?