25¢ token? Kids toy??

[Dollybyers]

I found this around a c. 1820 farmhouse about six inches down. It appears to be made of copper. Any idea if it is a token.. or just a toy?

Front and back are the same.

Thanks!

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Can you get a picture of the other side of the token?

 

[Dollybyers]

The other side is exactly the same

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont think its play money. It may be a tag like the ones given for picking vegetables to get paid

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

chit? Look up definition of chit this isn't a joke.LOL

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Sort a like chit. I forget what they are called. I think after you pick a bushel or whatever, you get a token. At the end of the day, you can cash them in.

 

[Rich in Houston]

Nice. That's a gooder!

 

[Breezie]

Judging by the font, marks on the outer face, and copper material, I think your 25 cent token is the real deal. I've lighten your photo so it can be seen better, and found a token like yours listed on Ebay.

Photography tip: Whenever you're photographing a dark object, place it on a colored background like blue, green or any color other than white.

Neat find
Breezie

Vintage 25 Cent Token Very Early | eBay

 

[Dollybyers]

@Breezie - Thanks!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

we still dont know for sure exactly what is is but we know there are others

 

[david680]

Sort a like chit. I forget what they are called. I think after you pick a bushel or whatever, you get a token. At the end of the day, you can cash them in.

Pickers check? I don't think that's what it is, as it actually designates cents. Think it's just a generic token.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Pickers check? I don't think that's what it is, as it actually designates cents. Think it's just a generic token.

Merchandise store token?

 

[david680]

Merchandise store token?

Probably. But with no other info its all just speculation.