Virgil Earp Trade tokens

Thanks for the input guys

 

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I have to agree with the above, mainly b/c the tokens of that time period looked a little different. Of course, not all tokens looked like my example so good luck to you either way. :bow:

 

Most of the tokens of the Earp's period were of Copper/brass OR whatever was readily available. Just like the "sheriffs" badges, were more often than not were simply cut out bottoms of canned food items. Virgil Earp by profession was actually a Merchant/General Store proprietor.

 

Yes this is indeed a genuine Virgil Earp token. I spoke about this and other Western tokens recently in Seattle and will give a similar presentation at the California State Numismatic Association's Educational Symposium in San Diego next February. It is worth a great deal of money. I would be interested in making an offer if you desire to part with it. Congratulations, Michael

 

I believed too that the OP's Token was original. I was researching to try to determine if this was a "Saloon" token vs a "Store" token. I would suggest it was a general store token. I can't say for certain, but would suggest that there are probably under a dozen or so survivors of this token and may be in the thousands of dollar price range. However I can't confirm this valuation. Congratulations Twoson.

regards, Tom

 

Congrats TwoSon!! Great find!

 

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