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<p>[QUOTE="goldbill, post: 1897279, member: 33578"]Kickindirt-First, yes I still detect, just not like I used to. We had a group 3-4, we would research an area first, get permission, then hit it on Sat and Sun. mornings.</p><p> As to your token, I cannot locate it in any of my guides. The only place I found it was on the Holabird Auction site, so, I went back and rechecked it, though in better condition than yours is currently, it was sold in 2011, expected price-$400-800 up 2,000.</p><p>It sold for $650.00. I did a zillion google searches, I found Palisade, NV. now a ghost town in N E NV., Eureka County.The town was pretty much a railroad town and catered to travelers. R. Siri & Co. most likely was a store or saloon offering drinks and cigars among other things. However, it could have been a brothel token as well. These types of tokens were rarely marked as such and looked like saloon tokens. Thus they could fly under the radar, if you will.</p><p>I would suggest getting in touch with the local county historical society and talking to some one there, you might then be able to learn more about your token. I could not find R. Siri & Co. anywhere., But some one knows.</p><p>Also, be careful about your token. If really rare, condition is not so much a factor.Prices follow accordingly.</p><p>Let me know what you learn[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="goldbill, post: 1897279, member: 33578"]Kickindirt-First, yes I still detect, just not like I used to. We had a group 3-4, we would research an area first, get permission, then hit it on Sat and Sun. mornings. As to your token, I cannot locate it in any of my guides. The only place I found it was on the Holabird Auction site, so, I went back and rechecked it, though in better condition than yours is currently, it was sold in 2011, expected price-$400-800 up 2,000. It sold for $650.00. I did a zillion google searches, I found Palisade, NV. now a ghost town in N E NV., Eureka County.The town was pretty much a railroad town and catered to travelers. R. Siri & Co. most likely was a store or saloon offering drinks and cigars among other things. However, it could have been a brothel token as well. These types of tokens were rarely marked as such and looked like saloon tokens. Thus they could fly under the radar, if you will. I would suggest getting in touch with the local county historical society and talking to some one there, you might then be able to learn more about your token. I could not find R. Siri & Co. anywhere., But some one knows. Also, be careful about your token. If really rare, condition is not so much a factor.Prices follow accordingly. Let me know what you learn[/QUOTE]
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