Any help ID'ing token found in Michigan?

[Deerhunter24]

Sorry I can't post a picture.

The token is bent and doesn't come out nice on the scanner.

Anyway, one side of the token says "Pontiac Lines" which I'm guessing is a reference to Pontiac, MI.

The other side says "Good for one schoolfare."

It also has a few nothces cut out of the center that surround a school bus. The bus is located on both sides.

Just wondering if anyone has any idea how old a token like this would be?

My guess is the 50's or 60's, but I'm not sure. I found it in the yard of an 1870's era house that is approximately 40 miles NE of Pontiac.



Thanks,

Deerhunter24 (Chuck)

[PBK]

Sure it doesn't say "Pontiac City Lines"?

If it does, there were varieties of the "Good for One School Fare" token introduced in 1937 and again in 1945.

[Deerhunter24]

Its bent right where I'm assuming "City" would be. However, I can make out the letter "Y" so I'm sure thats probably it.

Just out of curiosity, how can you identify the years in which it was produced?


DH24

[PBK]

Just out of curiosity, how can you identify the years in which it was produced?

It's listed, with dates issued, in The Atwood-Coffee Catalogue of United States and Canadian Transportation Tokens .

[Jim C.]

Sounds like a transit token.