Includes items from the georgius triumpho token of 1783 through medals issued for the 1889 centennial of the constitution. Selling some quarters here is a extra fine 1932p washington quarter. The washington quarter was first minted in the early 1930s, and has remained in circulation ever since. Washington vintage exonumia sales tax token extra fine. Myth, obsession, and the search for the lost colony of roanoke, that lost colony fever is a kind of madness. Washington state trade tokens hardcover january 1, 1998 by al erickson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Little is known of flanagans creative process, although models of flanagans quarter with a different portrayal of washington, facing right, and with a different eagle, have come. We carry the top us token books that provide collectors, dealers, and hobbyists with descriptions and pricing information. Washington pieces popular in 18th century coin world. I ask that you take a look at the photos that we provide and. Early american tokens guide to value, marks, history. The storecard side of the token contains a circular wreath and two five pointed stars. Your silver washington quarters value has a base price of.
Not one cent with bust of george washington inside star 5075. Part detective novel, part historical reckoning, lawlers engrossing book traces the story ofand the obsessive search forthe lost colony of roanoke, the first english settlement in the new world, which disappeared without a trace in 1590, save for a secret token carved into a tree. T he old adage buy the book before you buy the coin most certainly applies for those who wish to pursue tokens and exonumia. This is related to a group of muled washington tokens and medals baker 211, 337 and 633636 made in 1860 or soon thereafter by the new york city diemaker george h. Over the years we have scaled for growth, expanded our shipping operation, upgraded our equipment, and fine tuned our operation in. Check out our token washington selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.
I ask that you take a look at the photos that we provide and grade the coin for yourself. The book is packed with tokens, and is over 1200 pages in length. Token definition is a piece resembling a coin issued for use as for fare on a bus by a particular group on specified terms. Washington tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. Inaugural button, george washington, 1789, long live the president, albert 11a extremely fine condition, golden patina, hard smooth surfaces. Us commemorative fine art gallery lincoln wheat coin. This is an authentic union civil war one cent token from 1863.
Ivory washington token nyf95d2fo struck over 1858 dime, pcgs ms62, sold one of the coolest pieces i have ever offered for sale. Silver washington quarters value discover their worth. Famous names, medals, tokens, political campaigns, presidential. Washington tokens and medals baker price guide and. The most common washington token material is metal. A 265page book detailing the geographical and historical development of scenic spots throughout xinjiang. Selling some quarters here is a fine 1932d washington quarter. A little about us and our sobriety tokens the token shop. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper. The obverse of this undated and undenominated piece contains a bust left portrait of washington with the misspelled motto georgeivs washington while the reverse displays the crowned irish harp with the legend north wales. Very little is known about the undated washington success tokens beyond a. Filled with many symbols, these coins also make a great way to collect history. A step by step method is presented to judge collector quality and identify the silver washington quarters worth more. The broas brothers issued at least four different styles of civil war tokens but only one with washington.
Sometimes called merchant tokens, sometimes called good fors, trade tokens. The twocent piece was produced by the mint of the united states for circulation from 1864 to. Fideli certa merces 1860 industry produces wealth 1860 us mint allegiance 1861 18601869 part two. Lovett at the request of william leggett bramhall during the autumn of 1860. Washington tokens and medals baker price guide and values. Features highresolution images and detailed descriptions. See the washington muled token section for further details. Selling some quarters here is a very fine 1932s washington quarter.
Get the best deals on washington quarter collection when you shop the largest online selection at. As you grade your quarters, focus your attention on the rim of the coin. Katherine jaeger, whitman publishing, 2008 softcover, 288 pages. The tale of the lost colony is a 400year chronicle of madness and delusion. It is the only one in this series of mules with a washington bust. You all know that george washington is depicted on the u. The token shop offers you the aa tokens, recovery medallions, 24 hour chips and aa. The washington success tokens were produced in two sizes, a larger 25. Federal emissions, comparatively very few references exist which address tokens and exonumia. A washington token by wells, william c very good printed. According to coin dealer and numismatic historian q.
Washington tokens section contents by baker number. Of course, unlike contemporary clad quarters, washington quarters minted between 1932 and 1964 contain a good bit of silver, increasing their intrinsic value far above their face value as legal tender. This book is a good first book on tokens and medals. Of course, the biggest different between coins minted between 1932 and 1964 and coins minted nowadays is the fact that the former contains a good bit of silver, increasing its inherent value. Aa books aa starter sets aa bracelets aa necklaces aa rings. David bowers, the houdon bust, even then, was the most common representation of washington on coins and medals. The washington quarter was introduced in the early 1930s and has remained in continuous circulation since. A comprehensive index at the back of the book is an invaluable took for crossreferencing tokens. Bust of washington facing right, enclosed by george washington, the whole surrounded by a beaded rim rev. This book is a listing of nearly 15,000 trade tokens issued in the washington territory and later the state of washington from the 1880s thru the 1950s w few. George washington inside star r3 patriotic civil war token. George washington success token or medal works museum. Check out our washington token selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. An invaluable contribution to the study of the australasian token series.
Washington bust exchange fuld 117420 c fine obversecud. The washington woodage mule was issued in silver, copper, brass and white metal. This token was issued in silver, copper, brass, nickel and lead. Acquire the skill of coin grading using these simple explanations with clear, easy tofollow steps and a basic description of each coin grade. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime customers receive 15% off your first box.
He also sent pattern coins depicting george washington. Among the earliest such tokens are among some of the great rarities of colonial numismatics. Get the best deals on washington quarter collection when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The washington quarter is the present quarter dollar or 25cent piece issued by the united states mint. This undated george washington double head token bearing the cent denomination on the reverse, graded fine details, rim damage. While there are vast quantities of books which have been published that address u. Celebrate freemasonry with masonic freemason tokens and masonic coins. A guide book of united states tokens and medals, 1st edition. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that. Meaning of book token with illustrations and photos.
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Rendering of the library of congress, the jefferson building c. British tokens of the 17th 18th and 19th centuries and their values. As andrew lawler recounts in the secret token, it begins in 1587 with the illconceived, illexecuted attempt to found the new worlds first english settlement on roanoke island, and continues to this day in the obsessive quest to discover how and why the colony. Coin collecting merit badge requirements american numismatic. Us commemorative fine art gallery lincoln wheat coin collection mint certificate coin collecting, fine art. Jul 20, 2018 andrew lawler warns in his new book, the secret token. In both america and canada during the 1830s and 1840s, economic hardships forced a number of banks and individuals to strike coins to make up for a lack of regular circulating coinage. Scarce offprint from the british numismatic journal. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among numista members. The onion brings you all of the latest news, stories, photos, videos and more from americas finest news source. One means of filling this gap was private token issues, often made of bronze. This is related to a group of muled washington tokens and medals baker 211, 337 and 633636 made ca. Buyers located in the us state of colorado must pay an extra 9.
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