Another Clue To Dating A Coin Or Token

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swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 05/04/2006 09:43 am This auction is for a token but it makes a point about establishing a rough date. http://cgi.ebay.com/Massachusets-Co...mZ8405022839 The seller claims the token dates to 1800. Is that reasonable, if it is a "Massachusetts Token". The answer is no - simply because of the way this token was struck. The high thin rim and the perfect circular strike indicates the token was struck in a collar. That technology was introduced in England in about 1796 but was not used in the US until 1836. This token is usually dated to the last quarter of the 1800s. I haven't looked it up, but that is the date I recall. Report this Post to the Staff

Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 05/07/2006 6:03 pm Is it possible that this is a modern copy of an older token? Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 05/07/2006 9:17 pm As I recall - this token was actaully made in Massachusetts nearer 1900 than 1800 but the reference comes from an auction catalog that I have not located. If this one is in Ruklau, I can't find it. As for being a modern copy of an older token I really doubt it. The style of the tree is reminiscent of the colonial issues but it is a much newer style. Report this Post to the Staff
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