Identification Of Old Movie Serial Prop Coin.

Atom Man Vs. Superman [1950] ep01-Superman Flies Again
Image search reveals a couple of Russian sites, but only describes the episode.1 - Superman Flies Again

Luthor's gangs are causing robberies. Luthor says if he doesn't get all the money in a bank, he'll use an invention to destroy a bridge, and then Metropolis. Superman helps save the bridge, then finds Luthor's hideout and arrests the twisted criminal genius. One year later Luthor is now in solitary confinement, and offering to tell the government about a new invention that combines radar and television. Criminals like "Killer" Lawson start using coin tokens that allow them to teleport short distances, escaping the police. Luthor uses a token to return to his hideout and shows Lawson a larger prototype arc machine he hopes will kill Superman, and Luthor mentions a partner called Atom Man. Luthor returns to his jail cell, while Lawson uses his human fly ability to climb a building and rob a jeweler. Lawson then teleports into a nearby van. Jimmy spots Lawson in the van and gets punched out. Lois and the police end up chasing the van, pursued by Superman. At a rural area the van stops and appears to explode.

to CCF. Other side? Most likely not a coin but a token or medal.
John1

Thanks for the warm welcome and quick replies, John1 that is the only side shown in the film.

spence, yes that is a still from the film and yes my kids are wanting to have the coin [maybe not exact prop but a similar or exact type], and yes it would be helpful to know who's on the coin...but I don't. The film is early 40's so I doubt it was specially made for it. I just figured I'd ask at a place like this beings...you guys know coins. Any help is helpful and more than appreciated.

Here is a website where someone is tracking coins that have made appearances in movies/tv. I didn't see any Superman entries on a quick glance but he may be able to assist you.

http://www.brianrxm.com/comdir/cnsmovie.htm

Good work finding that - it would be neat to know if these are ever found in the secondary market.

@jmaxwell52, just a random thought for you. James Monroe tokens from a Shell Oil President's game are still pretty easy to find on ebay. It is definitely not an exact match for the prop coin in the movie serial, but might be close enough and also open up good discussions with your kids about prior presidents.

Ok so it appears the same image of Monroe was used on a coin made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. to comemorate the Monroe Doctorone. They also made money for film studios, so my chances of coming across this coin might be slim. But my hope is not lost, I may print it off onto a wooden nickel for the kids.
Thanks again for all your help, I now have a clear image to work from and knowledge of what it was.

President James Monroe tokens:



President James Monroe Token - Bird of Paradise
White metal, 35mm, 9.28gm
Obverse:
President James Monroe facing half left, no text
Reverse:
Bird of Paradise and man kneeling in temple surrounded by eight-pointed rounded star, no text



President James Monroe Token - Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company
Aluminum, 35mm, 3.87gm
Obverse:
President James Monroe facing half left
COMPLIMENTS OF / LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
Reverse:
Los Angeles city emblem with flag, bear, eagle, castle, lion
MONROE DOCTRONE (sic) CENTENNIAL 1923 (The token misspells "doctrine")
STADIUM, LOS ANGELES. CALIF.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES / FOUNDED 1781

These tokens have appeared in the following films (and probably many more):
Atom Man vs. Superman (1950)
Gun Duel at Durango (1957)
Kim (1950)
Up Goes Maisie (1946)