Vintage 1951 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) transit token
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| Management number | 9014762 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $2.92 | Model Number | 9014762 | ||
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Here are some key details about the MBTA tokens:
Usage: These tokens were used by riders to pay for fares on MBTA rapid transit (subway) and light rail lines by depositing them into turnstiles at station entrances.
History: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, which officially took over operations in 1964 from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), introduced its first token on November 10, 1951. Different versions of the brass-colored coin were minted over the years, including commemorative issues like the 1992 Sail Boston token and the Millennium Token in 2000.
Phasing out: MBTA tokens were eventually phased out in early 2007, replaced by the CharlieCard, an automated fare collection system that allows entry by swiping a card, marking the end of an era for transit tokens in Boston.
Collectibility: Although no longer valid for transit, these tokens have become collectible items, particularly for numismatists and those interested in transit history, and can be found on pl
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible Exonumia |
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| Condition | Good |
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