1925-1940's Milk token

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by jello, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    what do you think this is worth???? I found it metal detecting
    I like the phone number:kewl:
     

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  3. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Nice token but I have no idea what it's worth, I don't understand the two digit phone number either. I really don't think that was there actual phone number cause I'm over 50 and I don't ever remember telephone numbers being such. Maybe an older, wise member will chime in on that. What is it sitting on or attached to?
     
  4. cladking

    cladking Coin Collector

    Condition won't matter a lot with milk tokens.

    These start at about $2 usually and unusual ones start about $4. This
    one goes beyond unusual so could bring some fairly good money which
    means up to $20 in the right venue. If it is unique (quite possible) then
    it could go up to $100 or so. I'd figure $5 then you won't be disappointed.

    Initially phone numbers were just issued in order through an exchange.
    You'd request the exchange (Decatur Alabama) and then that specific
    number. Usually the operators would know most of the numbers anyway
    on the small switch boards.

    This number was probably issued in the mid 1890's and used until the
    the system was more standardized in around 1919. You can probably
    google most of this and might even find the dairy.
     
  5. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Oh yeah, living and learnin', can't beat that with a night stick. :hail:
     
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