I came accross this token and I thought it had been discussed before, here on CoinTalk. Any responses or info would be appreciated. Photos to follow. Bruce
I did lighten the photos considerably as the token is a deep chocolate brown and seem to be from the mid to late 1800's. The hole looks like the owner couldn't part with it and wore it right through. Bruce
I can't be certain 100%, but if my memory serves me correctly, this is a fantasy brothel token, not the same as a original period token.
It's also mighty convenient that the "bullet hole" is in a spot where almost none of the design is effected.
Hey, ya never know! Place it on ebay and just say it's a ruined token you don't know anything about!! Hope the bidders don't use google! Kidding!! of course
So, I guess the story of this token is blown wide open. It's a fantasy for sure. His lance will forever stay limp. Bruce
Agreed! Let's not be crude. Henceforth, we shall refer to them as "ladies of the night." However, in keeping with the theme of the coin, if that is an image of Sir Lancelot, he sure in hell bent his lance a lot. Anyway, he had a reputation for the knightly virtue of being frugal. Therefore, he frugaled as many ladies of the night as he could get his knightly hands on. Before anyone unnecessarily get their boxer shorts twisted in a knot, allow me to explain that to be frugal is to be thrifty. And, to be thrifty is to save. It follows then that Sir Bentalance saved many such questionable ladies. We aren't told what he saved them fore, but urban legend has it that he died with a giant grin on his face.
Can I just say that I believe it to be a fantasy token because a real one would have a set amount of value ? This is an advertisement item and not tender. IMHO
