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<p>[QUOTE="cwtokenman, post: 168726, member: 2100"]There are other U.S. Mint tokens that are extremely similar in appearance. Check the truncation of the bust for an identifier.</p><p><br /></p><p>a small "P" on Washington's bust indicates the series by Paquet, possibly Baker 245B (bronze)(1864-1866)</p><p><br /></p><p>Baker 245E was struck in white metal, but I only mention this one as it was probably struck outside the Mint and after 1868.</p><p><br /></p><p>Baker 245R was struck in yellow bronze, and is a current Mint restrike which is still available.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A "P" on the truncation of Lincoln's bust indicates Baker 245T, struck in bronze.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>"PAQUET" on truncation of Lincoln's bust indicates Baker 245X (bronze).</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A small "B" incused on the truncation of Lincoln's bust would indicate Baker 246A (bronze), which was the U.S. Mint series by Barber.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>All are 18mm in diameter. Other metals were also used. I can probably provide a bit more information if you can determine which of the above types you have.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cwtokenman, post: 168726, member: 2100"]There are other U.S. Mint tokens that are extremely similar in appearance. Check the truncation of the bust for an identifier. a small "P" on Washington's bust indicates the series by Paquet, possibly Baker 245B (bronze)(1864-1866) Baker 245E was struck in white metal, but I only mention this one as it was probably struck outside the Mint and after 1868. Baker 245R was struck in yellow bronze, and is a current Mint restrike which is still available. A "P" on the truncation of Lincoln's bust indicates Baker 245T, struck in bronze. "PAQUET" on truncation of Lincoln's bust indicates Baker 245X (bronze). A small "B" incused on the truncation of Lincoln's bust would indicate Baker 246A (bronze), which was the U.S. Mint series by Barber. All are 18mm in diameter. Other metals were also used. I can probably provide a bit more information if you can determine which of the above types you have.[/QUOTE]
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