An old silver token?

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by fretboard, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Here's an old .999 silver 1957 Bonneville token, any one know how much it would be worth? I haven't weighed it but by the size it looks like a half oz. I am not asking for spot price as I wouldn't see it like that. BTW, anyone know the difference between a medal and a token? :confused:
     

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  3. kaosleeroy108

    kaosleeroy108 The Mahayana Tea Shop & hobby center

    the diffeerence betwen A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific, academic or various other achievements. Medals may also be created to commemorate particular individuals or events, or even as works of artistic expression in their own right; artists who focus their talents on the creation of medals or medallions are termed a medalist. There are also devotional medals which may be worn as a matter of religious faith. Medals are popular collectible items either as a form of exonumia or of militaria phaleristics.A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific, academic or various other achievements. Medals may also be created to commemorate particular individuals or events, or even as works of artistic expression in their own right; artists who focus their talents on the creation of medals or medallions are termed a medalist. There are also devotional medals which may be worn as a matter of religious faith. Medals are popular collectible items either as a form of exonumia or of militaria phaleristics.


    In the study of numismatics, tokens are coin-like objects used instead of coins. The field of tokens is part of exonumia. Tokens are used in place of coins and either have a denomination shown or implied by size, color or shape. "Tokens" are often made of cheaper metals: copper, pewter, aluminium, brass and tin were commonly used, while bakelite, leather, porcelain, and other less durable materials are also known.


    to qoute wikipedia.. its the metal content..

    you item would be conside a medal.. and it would be worth about 6-8 dollars.. it is a exonumia peice.. it would only be worthe bullion content
     
  4. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    What you talkin' bout Willis! Just kiddiing thanks for the info!! :D
     
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