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Posted 05/04/2014 11:01 pm
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Is there a cataloging system similar to KM, but for transit tokens?
Is there a cataloging system similar to KM, but for transit tokens?
Yes, called the "The Atwood-Coffee Catalogue of United States and Canadian Transportation Tokens". It is the equivalent for transportation tokens that the Krause Catalog is for coins. It also contains a small section devoted to amusement ride and other miscellaneous tokens. But as the title suggests it is limited to United States and Canadian issues. The 6th edition is the latest title, (as of this writing), compiled and published in 2007 by the AVA...
'New Retail' value for this book is approximately $45-$60 U.S., but older editions and previously owned books can be found for much less. You can also get a discount on the catalogue's with your membership to the "American Vecturist Association". Membership benefits include access to other literature and information for transit token collectors.
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My tokens are from when Minneapolis and St. Paul had streetcars.
My tokens are from when Minneapolis and St. Paul had streetcars.
FYI, The current catalogue lists approximately 37 known "regular" issue transit tokens for Minneapolis, value's listed range from .25 cents to $300. And lists 12 regular issues for St. Paul, ranging from .25 cents to $50.
By "regular" I mean examples of tokens issued for the general public use. The total number of known examples increases when you include fantasies, manufacturers samples, time table tokens, die varieties & errors, presentation pieces, club tour tokens, etc.
