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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cwtokenman, post: 92274, member: 2100&quot;]This is a Centennial of Washington&#039;s Inaugeration, the Chicago Commemoration (there were other locations as well, designated by an additional letter added to the Douglas 51 id. The obverse is the same as a Douglas 4.</p><p><br /></p><p>Listed values in 1999 were $10 in VF, $25 in XF, and $40 in Unc. Rarity is an R-3 (500 to 1999 known). Also known as Rulau Il-Ch-7; Collins 436. The letters in the Rulau id are abbreviations for Illinois, Chicago. Rulau&#039;s 2004 catalog does not show your variety, but does show the Peru, Illinois variety, and lists it at $75 in XF. However, that variety is a bit scarcer at 3 known.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is listed as being made from White Metal, which I believe yours to be from your pics and description. </p><p><br /></p><p>Rulau indicates WM is actually pot metal, or lead alloy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Fuld describe WM as a soft composition alloy metal that is light in weight and color, with a strong resemblance to newly minted aluminum pieces (silver-white).</p><p><br /></p><p>Kanzinger describes WM as non-magnetic. A heavier metal which makes it distinguishable versus tin. A soft composition and light in color. Often compared in high grades to chrome. Will not give a sharp, lasting ring.</p><p><br /></p><p>While these were typically holed, I would consider it unusual, but not extremely unusual to see examples that were not holed, and it would likely add some premium if you were going to sell this piece. I have two unholed tokens myself that were typically issued with holes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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