Token ID Help

[carolinachief]

I found this token last weekend on a short hunt at a local school. Pulled it from about 6 inches down. It appears to be copper. I thought I had a quarter with my X70 but pulled it out instead. It is from Shenandoah National Park. If anyone can date it for me and so supply more info it would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[PBK]

Well, the earliest date for it would be 1932, the year the tunnel was completed; and it's probably no earlier than 1936, when the park was officially dedicated. Since that was during the Depression, followed by World War II and copper shortages, my guess is that this souvenir key fob/medal may date from the late 1940's or 50's.

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice token!

 

[Indianhead Jones]

Nice find....I love digging those!!

Larry

 

[carolinachief]

PBK,

Thanks for the help. Any idea on a value on these?

 

[PBK]

Any idea on a value on these?

Probably only a few bucks. I found a listing for one in near mint condition on eBay. It was offered at a starting bid of 99¢ + $4.95 s&h, but drew no bids.

In his description of the item, the seller stated that these were sold at Howard Johnson's from 1946 to 1953.

http://cgi.ebay.com/OCTAGON-CIRCA-1955-SHENANDOAH-NATIONAL-PARK-VIRGINIA_W0QQitemZ190230713508

 

[toolman61]

Looks like you found a very good lucky charm! Hope it brings you to your pot of gold!! HH Tom

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Nice token and in great shape too ... good job Chief ~ Jimmy

 

[Burdie]

Congrats on your token. WTG PBK
Burdie