Good for 10¢

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[Seabees]

Got the ok for a 1906 house yesterday. After 4hrs of fun I dug up 3 silver dimes (1 merc & 2 Rosie's) 6, I believe foreign coins (Japanese?) some kind of jar lid? and a 10¢ trade token. Any info on the token would be great. Thanks in advance and for looking.

 

[idahotokens]

The Whitesboro token is listed in Chadwick's OK token book, but with no historical information. Interestingly, only the 10¢ denomination is listed - typically a general merchandise store would have a "set" of 5¢ through $1 and possibly other denominations. General store tokens were at the peak of their popularity 1910-1930. This piece is also listed on tokencatalog where an image is wanted. I'd ask that you post your pictures there, or with your permission, I could post them.
John in the Great 208

 

[cudamark]

Your porcelain sealing cap looks similar to the "Boyd's genuine porcelain lined cap". Used for canning/jarring. I'd need better photos on the coins to be of any help.

 

[Seabees]

Idahotokens, yes fill free to post a pic of the token on tokencatalog if you could. With my pic. hope that helps out some other token enthusiasts and adds another page to our history books.

 

[Seabees]

Cudamark, thanks for the reply. I will get some better photos of the coins asap.

 

[idahotokens]

It is on tokencatalog now. Thanks!

Idahotokens, yes fill free to post a pic of the token on tokencatalog if you could. With my pic. hope that helps out some other token enthusiasts and adds another page to our history books.

 

[Seabees]

Well I can't get a good pic. to show up, but on the back side of the coin it reads: The Republic of China. Also there are two different styles of coin.