Play Money.

[Garabaldi]

"Franklin Roosevelt" and his face on one side. The other side has a 1 and "Lucky Play Money" and the leaf pattern like the back of a wheet penny. Any idea what this is and how old it is?

 

[BioProfessor]

Don't think it is play money. Try to take pictures with the coin wet but no water. Maybe olive oil and take most of it off.

I've seen the figure on the back on coins before.

Daryl

 

[Garabaldi]

If you look closely at the last image, it says LUCKY PLAY MONEY the play is at the top.

 

[BioProfessor]

Ooops! Never mind. I actually didn't get past the wet pics. My bad.

Daryl

 

[Garabaldi]

no worries Bio. I posted a ton of things tonight and appreciate all the help.

 

[BioProfessor]

Can't get em all.

Daryl

 

[Mackaydon]

Like this:
http://www.ioffer.com/i/Vintage-FDR-Lucky-Play-Money-COIN-Roosevelt-Portrait-52868976

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Like this:
http://www.ioffer.com/i/Vintage-FDR-Lucky-Play-Money-COIN-Roosevelt-Portrait-52868976

Yeah! Like that Don.. Good ID

 

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[Garabaldi]

Yes thats the coin.
Was this a coin that was given out when he became President?

 

[Mackaydon]

The 1933 inauguration 'coin' has a picture of the Capital on the reverse.

 

[Garabaldi]

So does anyone know the history behind this coin? When it was made and why?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

So does anyone know the history behind this coin? When it was made and why?

1930's. This may be the best book on play money IMO. There is a Roosevelt bust facing right and a bust facing left. Page 24. http://www.geocities.com/athens/parthenon/7338/