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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Have this odd token, was wondering if anyone knew some additional history behind it, appears to be a token promoting a magician?   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It is from the 1890's and is made of German Silver. I will start digging to see if I can find the mintage number and maker of this medal. I will also see who this magician was.
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Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Some of the magic that did coin tricks, instead of using fifty cent pieces, dollars etc. used coins made for the tricks. Cheaper and they could have them to advertise their act. They also could be sold as souvenirs of used in the act at the theaters. If they had people up on stage, they might give one to their "assistant" also as a souvenir. The reverse say "For the Art of Magic" above and "Not yield". google translation of Latin. Might be referring to for the art and not profit. C. Milton Chase - Boston's most famous magic store, C. Milton Chase, established in 1851. A 1890 Chase token (MT063). Token is German silver, R-7 in rarity, with bullseye on eagle on obverse side Here is a listing from a mail list auction C Milton Chase, 1890. MT063; Rulau MA-Bos-8. Mechanician; rev eagle. GS, scarce R7. XF, mottled toning. $75.00-100.00+ I have no idea if it sold and for what price. Hope this helps you.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thanks guys, that's perfect! I was trying to figure out what it was made out of, German silver makes perfect sense!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4415 Posts |
Sometimes, tokens and coins were given as prizes by performers to audience members. I seem to recall having once read that some of these tokens were purposely drilled so that the eagle would less resemble that on coins of the era.
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New Member
United States
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ANYONE encountering, what they believe to be a magicians token can search the Magicians Tokens and related items TAMS publication and other references at http://www.magictokensociety.com. You can view, search, print or download the documents and you DON'T have to purchase a copy from anyone. If you can't find what you're looking for then you can contact me directly at the email address posted on the website. ENJOY! ! ! This specific token is: CHASE, C. MILTON - MT063 LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts. DATE: 1890. OBV: Large eagle in center around: "C. MILTON CHASE  MECHANICIAN BOSTON". REV: Standing figure of magician with table on left, "PRO ARTE MAGICA NE CEDE MALIS". COMPOSITION: German Silver, R7, V7; Brass, R9, V9; Nickel, R9, V9; German Silver with bulls-eye on eagle's breast, R7, V7. 30.5-R Edited by paulcourville
04/03/2015 7:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Paul Glad you joined the CCF and could share some information on this token. While I am not an avid token collector, I do have a few sales tax tokens in my collection. Hope you will continue to share your knowledge with the forum. -MV |
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New Member
United States
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I'm here looking for persons who might have an interest in Magician related tokens as I do.. So that we can share information, possibly trade, buy, sell amongst ourselves. I created the Magic Token Society website for that purpose. Hopefully I can meet a few fellow collectors on here and share information. I will be adding more information to the website as I get time to work on it. It's my hobby and pleasure, not my employment...LOL
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