Unknown Token I Found Today with Pictures (Updated)

[TheProf]

I found a token at lunch today at a co-workers home. It has BASKIN? Inc on the front and Redeemable for Merchandise Only also 1- Point Token on back, big as a 50 cent piece and looks like aluminum.

 

[olekyground]

Re: Unknown Token (Need Help)

Im not sure.. I tried douing some research on BASKIN INC. All that pops up is Baskin Robbins ice cream.. anywasy great find! Hope ya get the info you are searching for

 

[ES66]

Re: Unknown Token (Need Help)

The only one I could find was a "O.R. Baskin & Son" token from Oregon (1916).

Here's a great resource for tokens: http://tokencatalog.com/

 

[TheProf]

Thanks for your help fellow TH'ers. I added pix and found in NJ. Any help would be great!

 

[Mackaydon]

I believe the word is Baskill. In the '30s a 'sales stimulator game' was invented that used 'slugs' (tokens') with which to play the game. Winners could redeem these 'slugs' (tokens) for merchandise should they win in this game of chance. This may be a Baskill slug. (Note Baskill Inc. NY in the title of this reference.)
Don.....

http://www.google.com/patents?id=lZ...CAkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q="baskill inc."&f=false

 

[ACEinOZ]

Playing Baskill on Coney Island described here..... http://coinslot.arcade-museum.com/8207-089/CoinSlot--82-07--089-P041.pdf

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net, Ace !!
Excellent research.
Don...

 

[HuntNdig]

interesting token with what sounds like some cool history! congrats on your find!