Click on image to view larger size.  We include tokens here as well, rather than having a separate listing.  We specialize mostly in old paper so our offerings in this category are somewhat infrequent - do check again, though, please?  Please scroll down.

Following are a few Franklin half dollars that we have owned for many, many years.  Recently found them in a seldom visited safety deposit box.  They were bought decades ago, for their nice condition.  Time for someone else to enjoy owning them.

Note ... the one below is all that is left, the others were sold.

1954  Choice BU.  Minimum contact marks either side.  Great luster.  ebay soon or you may inquire; market fluctuates

  South Dakota quarter with die break.

  Bet Your Last Cent on Pontiac in 1940, obverse, of this encased 1940 Canadian cent.  On the reverse:  Take a Ride and You'll Buy.  The cent is AU with some red but because it is darker than the aluminum encasement it does not show up.  It is a very nice piece.  Make offer

  An advance gift for St. Patrick's Day, we have a set in its original case, consisting of a cover celebrating St. Patrick Lighting the Easter Fire as well as a medal which is a Limited Proof Irish Silver. 

  Copperclad Crank Club token.

  An Orco token (Osborne Register Co., Cincinnati, Ohio) for the Southern Rail Road, Spencer, NC.  Reverse reads "Good for All Privileges, Y.M.C.A.  This is an unusual combination of railroad and "Y" on this five cent nickel token.  It is worn but legible; we wish we could have gotten a better scan as it is much more attractive to the eye.  VG.

  1999 ANA collectible.

  HOLD/SOLD

  The official ANA (American Numismatic Association) set of medals for the 83rd. Anniversary Convention.  It was held at Bal Harbour, Florida.  This is set #14 (a low number) in its original plastic case.  There are, as seen, three pieces - silver, bronze and small bronze.  A nice set, never out of the case.

  Love token Victoria.

    Francis Scott Key in silver.  Done by the National Commemorative Society  in 1964.  It commemorates the Star Spangled Banner composed by Francis Scott Key; Fort McHenry depicted on reverse.  This is number 2752 and is either sterling or pure silver, we are uncertain; weighs close to one oz.  INQUIRE

  This interesting medal shows, in bas relief, one one side the Manhattan Hotel; beneath that it says Manhattan Beach, Coney Island.  Quite a place this must have been.  It was built in 1877, on the far eastern shore of Coney Island.  It was nearly 700 feet long across the front with its covered verandas and acres of manicured lawns toward the sea.  Evening entertainment often included spectacular fireworks display of scenic wonders, famous legends and battles, by Henry Pain.  There were 258 lavish rooms as well as restaurants, ballrooms and shops.  On the opposite side is pictured the Brighton Beach Hotel or Hotel Brighton, again beautifully done in bas relief.  This was a vast wooden hotel with accommodations for nearly 5,000; they could feed 20,000 people per day.  This hotel was frequented by the upper middle class rather than the wealthy, because its location in W. Brighton was too close to Coney Island's seedier section; the Manhattan Hotel, however was used during the summer by the most exclusive and prominent clubs in NYC, the Union and Union League for example, and permanently rented many of the hotel's largest suites.  SOLD

  Medal Richard Nixon; silver.

Here is a medal Official 200th. Anniversary of the American Revolution.  New condition, in original holder, not opened.  State of North Carolina.

  The Official Virginia Medal Issued to Commemorate the 200th. Anniversary of the American Revolution.  New condition, in original holder, not opened.  State seal one side; VA-born presidents' heads other side. 

    At the 1962 World's Fair, there was a display of a million silver dollars.  This tri-fold, which actually consists of six pages, gives a world of information about them, how they were counted, weighed, transported.  There is an illustration of the official World's Fair medal as well.  We have not seen this piece before so consider it must be somewhat scarce.  please inquire.

  The 1959 "Rush to the Rockies" medal as featured on page 50 of the June Numismatist if you are an ANA member.  In any case, this marked the 100th. anniversary of the first mass settlement in the state after the discovery of Gold in Central City, as well as the June '59 dedication of the U.S. Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs.  This was a limited edition of 10,000; priced originally at $3.50, it sold out by the end of August 1959.  It contains approximately 15 gm of sterling silver, is slightly larger than a half dollar.  We wonder how many were melted in the great silver rush of 1979-80?   ebay 1/5

  Very old stereo view of the Philadelphia Mint.  If interested, please inquire.  We also buy items like this.

  Weighing Old Coin, One Million Dollars In Gold In Sight, Philadelphia, Pa. is what the caption on this old postcard says.  Do you have any similar items to offer?

  Bicentennial Penny - 1776-1976.  There is a 1976D Lincoln cent in this holder which also has an outline map of the United States on it just above date and a Liberty Bell left of Lincoln's head above Liberty.  Chronology of the nation's history on the front of this card which continues inside.  The back lists the presidents of the U.S. up to and including 1974- Gerald Ford.  Copyright 1975 C.H.P. Inc.  Nice condition, we are not certain who the maker was and have not seen this before nor since we acquired just the one. 

  This holder has two 1963 Lincoln cents on either side of a stamp which commemorates the 100th. Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.  In very nice condition.  Please email with any questions.  

  An embossed leather piece that I picked out of a token box on a dealer's table back in 1980.  Says it is Good for Free Coffee at any Meeting; North Eastern Vecturist Assn.  An online search reveals that they had a booth at the big antique show in Atlantic City in March 2004, which means they are still alive and well....good news. Measures a little longer than 3 inches, a little taller than 1 inch.   Please inquire

  An official Bicentennial Medal, bronze, for the State of North Carolina, and sold through the North Carolina Bankers' Association.  In the original cardboard holder.  Depicts the seal of the State of North Carolina one side; NC historical scenes and portraits other side; includes Wright Bros. and their plane.  

An elongated original Columbian commemorative half dollar from 1893.  This was done in 1992 for the 101st. ANA convention, held in Orlando, Florida; we were told that there were 200 done, of which this is number 179.  These do not come along very often.  

  Matte Aluminum Mardi Gras token - you can see the very high relief and detailed engraving.  This is either a matte proof, or a matte unc.  Gorgeous.  Krewe of Vikings of Tyr, 1970.  make offer

  Masonic Emblem on disc, probable watch fob, back blank for engraving.  Copper nickel composition, probably.  We believe this to be from the 1920's.

  A wooden transportation token from Macon, Georgia, issued in the 1960's or 1970's.  Listed in Atwood.  Only 500 of these were done for each of 12 aldermen, for them to hand out to senior citizens to familiarize them with the new Macon Transit System.  Generally very scarce.  The condition is unused; 1 1/2" diameter.  This one from Keith Stringfellow, Alderman.   Please inquire.

  N.Y.S.S. A mystery token for a mystery organization.  Issued for the N.Y.S.S. Annual Dinner, February 22nd., 1892.  Within a wreath on the reverse is a windmill over a square over a circle, in a field of stars with N.Y.S.S. (New York Sailing Society?) - we are stumped; if you have a clue please let us know?  Condition XF, rim bump. The diameter is 1 1/4".  

  A medal designed by H. Alvin Sharpe, and struck for the Atlanta Coin Club's 50th Anniversary.  We ordered these from Sharpe, in 1978, when I was president of the club.  One hundred were struck.  Struck in red bronze, frosted mirror proof; a beautiful medal if I do say so.  Please inquire.

  A medal of President Ulysses S. Grant, done in very high relief (perhaps silver, not marked but seems heavier than bronze and that may be tarnish on the obverse).  The maker is unknown.  Inscribed "Italy".  The reverse shows an eagle with shield, E Pluribus Unum, Inaugurated March 4, 1869.  

  A medal of President William McKinley, done in very high relief (perhaps silver, not marked but seems heavier than bronze).  The maker is unknown.  Inscribed "Italy".  The reverse shows an eagle with shield, E Pluribus Unum, Inaugurated March 4, 1897. 

  A silver medal weighing 25 grams of .999 silver.  This is of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th. president of the U.S.; 1913-1921.  There are initials P.A.M. at left; just below the shoulder (his left) Ralph J. Menconi copyright mark and the date 1962 - no doubt he was the sculptor.  

  An eagle with shield and a pair of guns, we think very nicely done, and between the guns it says "This coin Struck From Parts of the Frigate Constellation The First Ship of the U.S. Navy".  The obverse or other side shows a frigate in full sail; beneath the ship at the water line is the date 1797 and around the ship "U.S. Frigate Constellation".  SOLD

  Alaska 1959 Statehood Medal depicts William H. Seward on obverse; reverse shows the Seal of the State - great detail, very attractive.  Done in silver, weighs .82 oz.  

      Bicentennial of The Charleston Museum - Oldest Museum in the Americas - Sculptors Daniel Caimi and Vincent Miller.  This medal done in Sterling silver is a first edition by the Franklin Mint.  It commemorates two hundred years of operation and there is an accompanying broadside with an interesting history of the museum.  Proof quality, this is one of only 4005 minted. Done in 1973.   Weighs approximately 3/4 oz.  make offer

150th. Anniversary Francis Scott Key writing the Star Spangled Banner.  We think this encapsulated medal is silver.  Done by the National Commemorative Society commemorating the 150th. Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key.  Dated 1964 it is in beautiful proof condition, in plastic case as issued.  Engraved by Frank Gasparro, U.S. Mint engraver.  inquire

  Sidney Lanier 1842-1881  Elected in 1945, to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.  He was a poet, musician, and a literary critic in the post-Civil War South.  When we lived on St. Simon's Island, Georgia, we regularly passed Lanier's Oak where he was said to have written his poem "The Marshes of Glynn".  Julian H. Harris Sc.   $4

Loyal Order of Moose membership pocket piece used in the same way as Masonic penny.  The member's name was Armstrong, Lodge Number C354.  We have not owned nor seen another.  inquire

  Winding Gulf Coals Inc. $5 token.  Made by Ingle-Schierloh Co. Dayton, Ohio  This is an Extra Fine coal token from W. VA.  Payable in Cash on Payday When Due to Employee to Whom Issued - Good for Merchandise Only, Non-Transferable.   inquire

  A $1 token, copper, dated 1946, from the Amherst Coal Company, Amherstdale, W.Va.  This was manufactured by Orco.  Very Fine condition.   inquire 

  A $1 coal token; the New River Company, at their Skelton, W.Va. mine.  Token manufactured by Orco.  Nickel composition, in Very Fine condition.  inquire 

  A $1 coal token; the New River Company, at their Scarbro., W.Va. mine.  Token manufactured by Orco.  Nickel composition, in Very Fine condition. inquire 

  A $1 coal token dated 1949,  the New River Company, at their Kilsyth, W.Va. mine.  Token manufactured by Orco.  Nickel composition, in Very Fine condition.   inquire 

A Stone Mountain Childrens Founders Roll Medal.  These were given to children who donated $1 toward the carving, pre-1924.  They preceded the well known Stone Mountain Half Dollar.  Depicted on the front are three mounted horsemen, representing Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson; below "Childrens Founders Roll Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial".  On the reverse:  a long set of steps leading up to a columned building, past an eternal flame, with inscription "Entrance Memorial Hall".  This was proposed to be built, in addition to the carving, but never came to fruition.  Holed at top for a ribbon to be tied around neck, as all are.    HOLD

  Royal Dublin Society, Ireland.  A medallic admission ticket issued by the Royal Dublin Society.  It is struck in brass; obverse shows seated Hibernia with harp and spear, "Nostri Plena Laborus" above, engraver's name below - Parkes, Dublin"; reverse reads "Royal Dublin Society, Admit One".  I have seen two of these; one is in my collection.    inquire 

An early transportation token from Tennessee, depicting a horse drawn streetcar.  This was issued by the Jackson & Suburban Street RR Co.  "Good for one-half fare".  One of the few tokens which shows a horse drawn trolley car.  Lustrous AU.  inquire 

  Washington, D.C. food stamp change tokens....given during the period when cash could not be given back in change to food stamp users.  These sets were obtained directly from the manufacturer by another dealer during the period of their manufacture - they are no longer used, as actual cash is now permitted to be given for change.  A complete denomination set from "Root's Natural Food Store".  Please inquire about other sets from other locations.                          Order "D.C."  $5.95 ppd.

  Stop & Shop Boyd Smith's One Stop Shopping Center - these are food stamp change tokens....given during the period when cash could not be given back in change to food stamp users.  These sets were obtained directly from the manufacturer by another dealer during the period of their manufacture - they are no longer used, as actual cash is now permitted to be given for change.  A complete denomination set.  We have other locations; please inquire.                                         Order "AK"  $5.95 ppd.

  Paper food stamp change "tokens" or scrip.  These are blank on the back and are marked "void".  Beneath Safeway Stores it says "In Counties of Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas Approved by U.S.D.A." making these a three state used token, which we believe to be unusual.  These were given during the period when cash could not be given back in change to food stamp users.  These are no longer used, as actual cash is now permitted to be given for change.  A complete denomination set as far as we know.     Order "FSCT 3"  $14.95 set ppd.

  A token distributed at the Panama Pacific International Exposition.  Obverse depicts an exposition building enclosed in wreath; around edge "Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, MCMXV"; on tablet medal of award.  Reverse:  Eastside Beer Gold Medal Winner, etc.  Lovely, BU, a few toned spots as can be seen in scan.

     Apollo 14 Mini Coin in silver.  The silver this was minted from was carried to the moon aboard that mission.  See letter. 

  Mardi Gras Doubloons - Dixie Bands

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