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vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 11/25/2019 12:41 pm Hello all, I have this 2,5 D which probably is 2,5 Dollar token. But I can't find it online. Is there anyone who happens to know this piece? Perhaps Colonial or Civil War? Report this Post to the Staff

edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 11/25/2019 9:35 pm Check the token forum. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 11/26/2019 07:40 am Most likely a gaming counter - yes it would be classified as a token. Used in gambling establishments in lieu of chips. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/26/2019 09:42 am Quote: Check the token forum. This topic was moved to that forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 11/26/2019 10:19 am Has the hallmarks of a spiel maker as been said a gambling token probably German in origin. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 11/26/2019 9:52 pm I concur with Westcoin, a gaming token. While the many varieties of these gaming tokens are rarely seen by coin collectors, they are not in high demand; hence, low dollar value. That said, there are some popular varieties, like those picturing Lincoln and the gold miner issues, dated 1849. The more popular issues tend to be those to which some historical context can be attached. Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 11/27/2019 08:26 am Thanks for the information! Do you happen to find an exact type which is similair as mine? As it is probably 19th century and 2,5 dollar is alot of money at that period for a token. Report this Post to the Staff
Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 11/27/2019 08:41 am It is probably a gambling/gaming betting token High roller type. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 11/27/2019 09:08 am Quote: Thanks for the information! Do you happen to find an exact type which is similair as mine? As it is probably 19th century and 2,5 dollar is alot of money at that period for a token. I've seen your $2 1/2 gaming token before in my travels. To be clear, these gaming tokens were NOT trade tokens, redeemable in goods or services. They merely "represented" that amount in a game, whether in a money game or a mock game as a means of keeping score in dollar amounts. Using these tokens in cash games was less risky than leaving real gold on the table. Today, we may see colored plastic chips, representing different dollar amounts. The real money changes hands when players cash in. Report this Post to the Staff
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