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This was cool :) They used to place carved rocks inside of clay that was then baked, to create a time capsule. The shape of the tokens inside was a code, representing year, date, and events.
A token for Bridge and tunnel access issued for the New York City Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
Farran Zerbe issued a 1/2 and a 1/4 gold token to help promote sales of the U.S. commemorative gold dollars at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition held in Portland. These tiny tokens are mostly brass with a thin gold plate.
Woman working the token booth at the Polish Festival. I liked the lighting and she had a great smile.
Copper token issued by Wine and Spirit Merchant Robert McCulla of Armagh. The words "Payable at the Sign of the Clock”, are inscribed on the reverse. In 1847 McCulla ended his business partnership with William Ferris and until his death in 1857 traded under his new Clock trademark. The Sign of the Clock continued until in 1902 an extensive fire in Market street burnt his shop and destroyed McCulla’s famous clock. However The Clock Bar catered for thirsty customers from the same location until at least the 1960s. Donors: Mr. W. T. Ferris & Mr. J. Archer. (119.1968)