Where’s the Token Forum? Here’s a Benjamin Franklin Souvenir Token from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Older as it’s all copper and you can’t get them like this anymore.
There is no token or exo forum. We've been posting on a exo thread in Coin Chat started by Detecto about 100 years ago. I think it's called Show Us Your Exonumia.
I also have a Franklin token but don't recall where I got it from. It's been in my collection for years though. Bruce
Yes I've been asking for one for years, I finally just started posting anywhere I could post without getting yelled at! I used to collect Ben Franklin tokens, here's a few here, the top two are pricey!
It would be nice to have a forum for tokens. Depending on the token, I post some in coins and others in general. I’m working on my tokens now. I have over 400 but I don’t know the exact amount. I hope you post a thread on them.
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@fretboard, here is an example of the Franklin medal you have which was stuck from the original dies by Augustin Dupre. This one was probably struck in the 1840s given that it has the "pointed hand" French stamp on the edge. The obverse die was also used with this reverse. The previous piece is much scarcer.
Interesting note and great looking medals you have, any idea when mine was struck? I was given an approximate date when I bought it but I forgot to write it down.
My guess is your piece was struck in 20th century. I am not sure about the finish because the Paris mint did different things in the 20th century. Most of the 19th century pieces have the dark brown, Mahogony finish. Look on the edge of your piece to see if you have these devices: Plain - an early piece from the late 1700s or 1800s. Edge Device Chronology (1832–Present) · Antique Lamp (March 30, 1832 – Oct 21, 1841): Used on gold and silver medals. · Anchor and Interlaced C (Oct 22, 1841 – Sept 25, 1842): Used on all medals. · Prow of a Galley (Sept 26, 1842 – June 12, 1845): Used on all medals. · Pointing Hand (June 23, 1845 – Oct 31, 1860): Used on all medals. · Bee (Nov 1, 1860 – Dec 31, 1879): Used on all medals. · Cornucopia (Jan 1, 1880 – Present): Standard mark for the Paris
I tried to take pics but I only have my cell phone, the edge device looks more like a cornucopia than anything else, interesting and fun information for me to note, appreciated!
Hard to get a good pic as the coating on this medal is a bit much as you can see in the pics, especially on the 3rd pic down. Btw John, did you get this information from a book?
It started with a book, but this time I Googled it because I have not memorized this stuff and needed a quick answer. Google AI is powerful.
