What would this be classified as? Token?

[PatrickD]

Hi Everyone,

I found this at the flea market yesterday for a buck.

It is a 1965 commemorative coin/token/tourist trinket for Taos NM



I think it is brass.

Any thoughts?

Patrick

 

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[idahotokens]

In general, a token is something that is a substitute for money. This piece is a medal / medallion / medalet (based on size) which is issued in commemoration of some event - winning a track meet, being a hero, founding of a town, etc. Medals can be made for their artistic value - "art medals" - as well.
John in the Great 208

 

[Alan Applegate]

I wonder where you found the relic?

I found one exactly like it a few years ago when detecting a park in Albuquerque. It looks a bit like brass, but I think it is plated to look like brass. In any case, it looks fairly good for 50 years of age.

 

[Mackaydon]

One up for sale right now: Nice 1965 Taos New Mexico 350th Anniversary Bronze Medal by Paul Keith | eBay
Don.....

 

[PatrickD]

I got it at the flea market for $1.00. It is about 1.5 inches across.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Coin Medallion!....I would have picked it up too!

 

[hvacker]

If you want to sell it I'd try running an add in the Taos paper.

 

[Mackaydon]

Ebay's offering; bid at $1.04 with ten hours left.
Nice 1965 Taos New Mexico 350th Anniversary Bronze Medal by Paul Keith | eBay
Don...

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Hell Patrick...if your selling...i will met you and you can double your money!! ...really thou..its a cool thing i wouldnt think you would want to get rid of

And where the hell are the Flea Markets around here..lol

 

[PatrickD]

Hell Patrick...if your selling...i will met you and you can double your money!! ...really thou..its a cool thing i wouldnt think you would want to get rid of

And where the hell are the Flea Markets around here..lol

It was at the antique collectible flea market at Will Rogers. I found several things too. A lot of stuff there, most of it over priced. Regardless, my daughter and I had fun.

Patrick

 

[empty_pockets]

....Good Job Mackaydon....Enjoy....

One up for sale right now: Nice 1965 Taos New Mexico 350th Anniversary Bronze Medal by Paul Keith | eBay
Don.....

 

[Mackaydon]

The bids just keep a comin'
$3.25 now with four hours still to go.
Don.....
PS: I'll take one with sprinkles, please.