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Management number | 9012670 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $20.99 | Model Number | 9012670 | ||
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Teller, Alaska Trade Token, specifically a "Good For Half Bottle Of Whiskey" token from Teller City.
Here's more information about this token and trade tokens in general:
Purpose of Trade Tokens: Trade tokens like this one were used in place of regular currency, especially in frontier areas or isolated communities where official coinage was scarce, or to facilitate specific transactions at local businesses, such as saloons or company stores.
Historical Context: The era of 1870 through 1920 saw the highest use of "trade tokens" in the United States, driven by the proliferation of small businesses and the need for a convenient medium of exchange.
"Good For" Tokens: This specific type of token is known as a "good for" token, meaning it could be redeemed for a specific good or service, in this case, a "Half Bottle of Whiskey" at an establishment in Teller City, Alaska.
Collectibility: Trade tokens are collected by numismatists and fall under the field of exonumia
Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible US Coins |
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Size | N/A |
Brand | None |
Condition | Good |
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