Found a big old trade token of somewhat local interest.

[creskol]

Got out for an hour or so and didn't find much, but I did find a neat old trade token about the size of a silver dollar. It says C.T. EVANS EVERGREEN, VA on one side and GOOD FOR $1.00 IN TRADE on the other. It is pretty toasted, but a keeper none the less. I may try to clean it a bit with baking soda and a toothbrush.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Cool find. Is it aluminum?

 

[Mackaydon]

Another onliner wrote: [TABLE="width: 1137, align: center"]
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[TD]Charles T. Evans is listed as a “General Store” at Evergreen 1910-40.
Don.....
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PS: [FONT=&quot]Today, one can go to the Evergreen General Store Inc. to buy groceries, things for the house and have a snack in the store's breakfast/lunch section in the rear of the store, formerly C.T. Evans store.
Source: [/FONT]Evergreen history began 150 years ago | News | timesvirginian.com

 

[creskol]

Cool find. Is it aluminum?

I am pretty sure it is.. very light weight, but has an odd patina for aluminum. Maybe white metal?

 

[creskol]

Another onliner wrote: [TABLE="width: 1137, align: center"]
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[TD]Charles T. Evans is listed as a “General Store” at Evergreen 1910-40.
Don.....
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Thanks Don! I appreciate that!

Cool Link, too!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Very cool token find and a very large size one too!

 

[Johncoho]

Nice old token. Is it brass or aluminum? I have had good success with lemon juice and a brass brush.

 

[creskol]

Nice old token. Is it brass or aluminum? I have had good success with lemon juice and a brass brush.

Thanks ..I am thinking aluminum.. Here is a pic of it cleaned up a bit. I don't think there is much hope in getting it any cleaner.

 

[Johncoho]

Thanks ..I am thinking aluminum.. Here is a pic of it cleaned up a bit. I don't think there is much hope in getting it any cleaner.

That looks great as it is. No further cleaning is required.

 

[smallfoot]

Nice find and it looks good the way you have it now!

 

[dirtlooter]

awesome token, gotta love them! way cool look into the past as well as past businesses. looks a lot better than a lot that I find

 

[Inspector]

Nice token save, it looks good, congrats & HH