funbelow Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Any information gratefully accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Not enough info on the piece to even begin research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funbelow Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Everything I know about it is here - 39mm, aluminum, the words on it. It is obviously a trade token, quite large for a 1 cent token. Though it reads "penny" the cents symbol is used, which makes me think it is likely a US issue. If I knew more about it I probably would not have asked, but thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I meant not enough info on the token itself to begin. Since everything is generic and provides no clue to the business or location, someone would have to recognize it to determine where it is from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funbelow Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thank you Bill. I imagine it must have been redeemable at a business operated by the Hearts. Given the popularity since the internet of hearts as a decorative motif, if there were any information I suppose it would be buried under tons of Valentine's merchandise. I hoped someone might have a price guide or state catalog left from the old days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Research on "Maverick tokens" (tokens issued without clear identification of their issuer/origin) has been going on for decades - and some that are exceptionally generic might never be identified if it was issued in a small community where there would be few records in the first place to record it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I should add that many collectors of tokens have a familiarity with those issued in their state/province, so contacting your regional numismatic association or chapter of TAMS might provide some leads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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