Merchant or trade tokens often have a stated value...a good-for if you will. As you say though never legal tender. Bruce
I never felt strongly that Wealth of the South tokens should be considered CWT's but most people do so I accept that. Bruce
That's what I was going to say. Most CWT's are dated 1863 if I remember correctly. Bruce
So true but you can add to the quote by saying a ruined reputation is likely never restored. Bruce
Odd for sure but very interesting nevertheless. Bruce
I don't mind a dark coin here and there, but this one has a lot of problems that make it unattractive to me. Bruce
Couldn't have said it better, Ken. While I've traditionally collected mostly US coins and tokens, in recent years I've moved on to all...
Love it. Just sorry I didn't think of it.:D Bruce
So you're putting the wife ahead of coin collecting. Sounds like a good move...safer too.:D Bruce
Keep the coin. It obviously means something to you...something like an old friend.:) Bruce
OUCH! What kind of "numismatist" is that guy? Bruce
Looks like it took a big hit from something...after it left the mint. Bruce
Maybe not so uninformed. I think you're right on. Bruce
Wow, that really is big and impressive. Thanks for the info, Z. Bruce
I haven't bought anything from the mint in years. Too expensive and going higher as we can see. Bruce
A very nice coin. Design worth bringing back I think. Bruce
That's an interesting token from a coin club I've never heard of...until now. I don't know what the seated figure represents either, but it's...
I like the first Matthews store card despite the wear. Otherwise, the token is problem free with a nice even brown color. Bruce
I've seen this medal before but don't own one. More than likely they were sister clubs who conducted their coin shows together to save money and...
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