United States
1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953) front 1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953) back
1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953) photo
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1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953) front 1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953) back
© Steve27k (CC BY-NC-SA)

1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority 16 mm ND

1953 year
Brass 1.7 g 16.4 mm
Description
Location
 United States
Period
 Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
 Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Year
 1953
Composition
 Brass
Weight
 1.7 g
Diameter
 16.4 mm
Thickness
 1.2 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#89648
Rarity index
 63%

Reverse

Large "NYC" in center with "GOOD FOR" and "ONE FARE" surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOOD FOR
NYC
ONE FARE

Edge

Plain

Comment

The New York City subway system opened in 1904, but until 1953, tickets were used until the early 1930s, coins from 1930s-1953. in the turnstiles. At that time the fare was raised to 15c, the first token was introduced.

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Nickel 4.19 g 23 mm