dead presidents

[rabbid-digger]

Hey guys I was hoping I could get some help with an ID. They both are made from alum and r a little bigger than a half dollar. The front has a pic of a president and his anaugoration date I believe. The back has a few facts about the president. They were found in a yard where a house burned about 70 years ago. They were 6" deep about 2 feet apart in southwest michigan. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance and HH everyone.
Josh knikelbine







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[gleaner1]

I gotta couple too and I never could figure out who made those.

 

[vpnavy]

Until someone pipes in - I searched Google and found EBAY: RARE Vintage Abraham Lincoln Funeral Token Coin 1861-1865...

 

[jeff of pa]

There were several Companies who handed out Presidential Coins.

giveaways by different companies, . most had the name of the company as advertisement though. like
Shell Oil , CRACKER JACK
there were also compaines that sold them in sets, Like the scammers of today sell Painted quarters
in Magazines. I'm guessing Your's may have been from one of these sets since
no business name on them.

you got the First one free, or for Postage & shipping along with a holder to put them in ,
then every month you paid an arm & a leg for the next one.

here is a Shell set

http://www.etsy.com/listing/1520150...=vintage_low&gclid=CLCyxO2OorkCFcqZ4AodfTIANA

 

[pong12211]

Those are really neat.. Congrats..

 

[WhiteTornado]

jeff_of_pa got it right

 

[mick56]

I remember getting similiar coins like that when my Dad bought gas in the 60's.