1 Bit Token

[djduk00]

Hi Everybody I was reading the Forums and I like this site. I am VERY new to detecting and have found mostly junk but I have found 1 thing I have not been able to find any info on maybe some help? I cant post a pic but will describe the best I can......
A 12 1/2c Token for trade at The Mansion Bar Artesia New Mexico
on the Back is the Manufactor? Stuart and Carberry
It is a little larger than a quarter and has scolloped edges

 

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[JARMAN]

WELCOME djduk00, Sounds like a neat token,can't help but i'm sure someone will.A pic would help.Good luck on the search.HH

 

[vic910]

Welcome to the forum dj! I'm sure someone here will be able to help you out! Great find!

vicki

 

[Nana40]

Hey dj! I don't have a clue on the token either....but welcome to the forum.....somebody in here will probly be able to help ya!

Nana

 

[lonewolfe]

12 and a 1/2 cents token??

Cool find!

HH

Lonewolfe

 

[idahotokens]

Hi, dj--Nice find! The new (2004) New Mexico Trade token does not list that one. My bet is that Stuart & Carberry were the proprietors of the Mansion Bar (unless the lettering on Stuart & Carberry is very small). I have never heard of a token manufacturer with that name. The 12?? denomination was pretty common in the western states where good cigars and whiskey drinks were priced at two for a quarter. If a patron paid for his drink or cigar with a quarter, he received the token as exact change. Of course the proprietors hoped the token would not be redeemed as that would be almost pure profit for them. Post a picture of both sides if you can. Best, John in Idaho - [email protected]

 

[rusty nails]

google it ! nice find......................lots of luck in your future hunts
lefty

 

[djduk00]

Thx to John in Idaho for the info I will post a pic when I am able to and after I figure out how. Am barely able to walk and chew gum much less download a pic lol