Exchange tokens

[jimzz977]

Need some help with these tokens , what year

 

[Rookster]

That's A very good question. I've researched on tokens some and there are millions of them. Sorry.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool token finds!

 

[Mackaydon]

In 1895 the Army initiated the Exchange system.
That may be the oldest possible date for your Exchange token.
Great finds !
Don....

 

[idahotokens]

Aluminum tokens were not really very popular until 1900 or so (they were introduced at the Chicago Columbian Exposition in 1891). These probably are from the Spanish-American War. Have you looked for them on tokencatalog? There may be more info there.
John in the Great 208

 

[jimzz977]

Couldn't find it in token catalog

 

[idahotokens]

Jim--feel free to add to tokencatalog. That is the only way it grows. Or, with permission to use your pics, I can add them.
John

Couldn't find it in token catalog

 

[jimzz977]

Yes be my guest, I appreciate that

 

[idahotokens]

I've just added the octagonal token - but please measure it "across the flats" so I can add that info.

On the round one, I'm having a hard time reading it. I see on the obverse, the top line is TROOP '___" 6TH CAVALRY . Can you determine what letter is between the quotes? And is it 6th Cavalry for sure? Also, the bottom line ends with an S - can you make out any more?

John

Yes be my guest, I appreciate that

 

[jimzz977]

Yes after careful looking obverse state post exchange token, five cents, front is a 6 for sure

 

[jimzz977]

Bottom five cents

 

[idahotokens]

Okay - what do both of the tokens measure? Or take a pic with a smaller coin on each and I can calculate

 

[jimzz977]

Ok sure will

 

[jimzz977]

Ok here's some photos I hope it helps

 

[idahotokens]

TROOP "?" 6TH CAVALRY / 5 / TS (TC-524026) Unknown, U.S.A.