© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
1 Cent - The Lorado Stores (Lorado, West Virginia) ND
| Brass | - | 17.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Work encampment, mine and wage tokens |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (Rectangular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#398346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value near top; rectangle cut out near bottom.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
PAYABLE IN MERCHANDISE ONLY
1
Orco
PAT. PEND.
L C M CO.
NOT TRANSFERABLE
Unabridged legend: Lorado Coal Mining Company
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Lorado Store was located in the coal mining community of Lorado, West Virginia (below). The company was Lorain Coal Mining Company, also know as Lorain Coal and Dock Company.
