Hello, I purchased this a few years ago from a local coin shop. The owner said it was in with a bunch of hard times tokens. Does anyone know what it is or what it is worth. Thansk, fastfun1111:thumb:
Moorman Manufacturing Co. was a Quincy, Illinois, company engaged in the production of animal feed. It's now part of agricultural industry giant Archer Daniel Midlands. The interesting thing about the token is that it is dated 68 years before the company was founded (scroll down the page a short way). The "North American Token" legend on the obverse leads me to believe that it is part of a series produced by a private mint, perhaps to honor American businesses. The use of Moorman's name and location is absolute proof that the date is not the date of production. So, what does it mean? Perhaps it's related to the fact that Illinois became a state on December 13, 1818, at which time it was exactly the same size it is today. The value is definitely in the eye of the beholder, but if there was in fact a "North American Token" series, there could be some folks out there needing it toward completion of a set, which might increase its value.
Hello, Thanks for that info. I looked on ebay and saw several of the North American Token but they were all dated 1781 I believe with the same obverse but the reverse has the Commerce on it. I have found no others that are dated any later.
