The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (1912)

[ModernMiner]

I dug this token while metal detecting at a Wake Forest, NC plantation property. It was near an old stone foundation in the woods. I dug some other items dated late 1800's-early 1900's right by this token, so I'm guessing it is circa early 1900's, but am unsure of the exact age.
I was super happy that it cleaned up nicely in hot peroxide.
Attached is also an old postcard showing what the building looks like.
Thanks for looking,
-MM-


***UPDATE: The link below provided by Mack (black & white picture attached now) shows the bank being built in 1912. So now I have a better idea of the date on the token.*** Thanks Mack.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1900's?)

To help you date your find, here's a pic of the bank under construction in c. 1912:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh,_North_Carolina

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1900's?)

To help you date your find, here's a pic of the bank under construction in c. 1912:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh,_North_Carolina

Mack,
Thanks so much. I updated my post above.
-MM-

 

[rwsnc]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1900's?)

Nice find, Doug. Looks like it's in great shape, too.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

MM:
My pleasure. Somewhere I think I've seen a name change-- and dating that would give you the outside date for your medal.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

Here's your other outside date (per Wiki):
In 1957 American Trust Co. and Commercial National Bank merged to form American Commercial Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

Here's your other outside date (per Wiki):
In 1957 American Trust Co. and Commercial National Bank merged to form American Commercial Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mack,
You are GOOD!!!
So it looks like 1912 - 1957 then.
Thanks so much,
MM

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

MM:
I enjoyed the research. BTW, the bld. was located at 14-20 East Martin Street and was eventually imploded.
Don....

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

MM:
I enjoyed the research. BTW, the bld. was located at 14-20 East Martin Street and was eventually imploded.
Don....

Thanks Don.
Well, that answered that question. I was going to see if the building still existed next time I went downtown. I guess not.
Thanks so much. You made this token have much more meaning now.
-Doug-

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: The Commercial National Bank - Raleigh, NC. token (early 1912)

Doug:
My pleasure; now find some more.
All the best,
Don....

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice story, pics and token, Doug

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice story, pics and token, Doug

Thanks Ron.
I'm still searching for an old postcard of the building so I can frame the token with the postcard.
-Doug-