CD Club Token (found in Indiana)

[Butterfield]

I found an old bronze token at a flea market in Clinton, Indiana. It's approx. the size of a quarter and has the words C.D. Club on one side and the image of what appears to be a lion on the other. It is beaded around the edges on both sides. I assume it's some kind of gaming token, but can't find it in any of my references. Anyone know anything about it?

 

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[Butterfield]

I'm adding pics of both sides of the token, if that will help any.

 

[idahotokens]

My first impression of that reverse is that it is a donkey - is that an ear at the top or a leaf? If it is a donkey, then I would look for an organization like the Clinton Democratic Club that may have used these internally.
John in ID

 

[Butterfield]

Thanks, John! I'll check out that lead and report back if I find anything.

 

[idahotokens]

Now that I twist my head to the left, rather than to the right, I see the lion...
John in ID

 

[Butterfield]

It looks like a lion to me too. I'm still thinking the "C" might refer to Clinton somehow. Just need to find some Clinton directories.