emaus pa bank token

[dirtboss]

so while metal detecting an old orchard the other day I found this 1908 bank token. not sure how bank tokens were used, any info on bank tokens appreciated. on the front is a picture of the bank and I'm not sure what's on the back yet it's a bunch of writing.

 

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[tokensmith]

According to the Pennsylvania token book your token's reverse reads:

We Solicit Your Business / Interest Paid On / Time / Deposits / M.J. Backenstoe M.D. / Pres. / H.W. Jarrett V. Pres. / E.E. Lorentz Cashier / Safe Deposit / Boxes For Rent

 

[dirtboss]

wow thank you tokensmith

 

[Desertrokon]

Tokensmith, would you happen to have any information on this Dubois, PA bank token ? I found in at a ghost camp in western Nevada and have not been able to find out much about it.
Thanks
Vic

 

[tokensmith]

Your token is also listed in the Pennsylvania token book. It is given a rarity of R-5 (9-20 known). There is also another variety from that same bank that says '30th Anniversary 1900-1930'.

 

[Desertrokon]

Thank You Tokensmith ! It amazes me how far some things travel... The entire camp where I found this burned in 1908 and was not rebuilt.