1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953-1970) front 1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953-1970) back
1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953-1970) photo
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1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority 16 mm ND

 
Brass 1.69 g 16 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Years
1953-1970
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.69 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.19 mm
Shape
Round with cutouts
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#89649
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOOD FOR
NYC
ONE FARE

Engraver: Louis Schineller

Edge

Plain

Comment

There are reportedly six varieties of this token, at least two of which can be discerned from the style of the "G" used in the word "GOOD" on the reverse.

Variety 1 - Meyer & Wenthe ("G" in the word "GOOD"):


Variety 2 - Osborne ("G" in the word "GOOD"):


Variety 3 - Scovill (No dots)

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1953-1970)  48000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fare - New York City Transit Authority (16 mm) ND (1953-1970) item.