Taft Token

[DanInMA]

Hi-

Was hoping someone could identify the series and approximate age of this William H Taft presidential token. It is bronze--and clearly not from the 1970's Shell Oil series--or the bronze "prize" set awarded to the winners of that game. I've seen similar tokens, but most don't have the rim around the portrait. Reverse reads: "BIG BILL TAFT" and "THE GREAT JURIST" along with a brief bio in the fine print. I also found a James Garfield token of the same series nearby. Thanks for looking. Best, Dan

 

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[Burdie]

Sure is in good condition. Love those kind of finds. Sorry can't help you. I bet some one here can.

 

[nhbenz]

Hmm, I searched for a while but couldn't find one just like it anywhere. The closest I came was this one which is probably newer than yours? But they don't say where this design came from. http://pages.tias.com/7758/PictPage/1922635810.html

 

[DanInMA]

Thanks, guys, for taking a stab. Anyone familiar with Cracker Jack prizes? I think they did a more modern presidential series. Might there be an old one? HH, Dan

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

DanInMA, Check this out. It is for Thomas Jefferson but you might get a match of the design.
http://www.varietynickels.com/medals.htm

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, I agree thats the same series of coins/medals. Good job Cypress! Its a bummer that the link on that page doesn't work to tell exactly when these were made and by whom.

 

[DanInMA]

Thank you Cypress and Benz for your continued efforts. Yes, it is from the same series. I wish the link wasn't dead, but I have emailed the webmaster from the site, to see if he has any further info. Will let you know.
Best, Dan