token id?

[Copperhead]

Can anyone identify the token in the middle of this picture? Says good for one fare on reverse.

 

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[nhbenz]

Despite being surrounded by European coins, I think this is from the US (Connecticut), based on a description from a web site I found. Another link had a picture with one like it, but it doesn't tell us anything further: http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/Mall/2326/tokens/cr_ltran.jpg

 

[Copperhead]

Thanks for the reply nhbenz, wasn't trying to trick you..took the picture to post over in the coin section, to try and get some info on the foreigns...the coins were from my father..i believe he brought them home after the war(WWII). The token was in the tin with them...I am from CT..thanks again.

 

[nhbenz]

I forgot to add "Welcome to TreasureNet!". I didn't think you were trying to trying to deceive, I just didn't know where you were located... Thats the great thing here, we see stuff from all over the world. The folks in the coin forum will know all you need (and more) about your coins. Great to have you here!

 

[idahotokens]

The C. R. & L. token is listed in Atwood's transportation token catalog as from New Britain, Connecticut. The book says "Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company was created in 1901 as a merger of older companies, but leased street railway properties to other conpanies until October 1, 1936, when it took control for itself. It operated streetcar systems in Norwalk (abandoned 3/34), Waterbury (abandoned 6/37), Bridgeport (abandoned 6/19/37), and New Britain (abandoned 6/19/37)." Apparently, though, the company continued using motor buses as the tokens are indicated to have been used ca. 1958-1963. They all (there are 6 varieties shown) catalog at 50¢ and under (the book was dated 1970.
John in ID

 

[Copperhead]

Thanks John, you guys are great and thanks for the welcome nhbenz. I got some good news over on the coin forum about my 1885 newfoundland dime too. I've got a bunch of stuff I bought over the years from tag sales. Some of the boxes have been packed away for over 20 years. I'm not even sure whats in some of them...so look out for more posts and pics......