1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1969) front 1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1969) back
1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1969) photo
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1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. San Diego, California ND

1969 year
Brass 3.85 g 22.6 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Year
1969
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.85 g
Diameter
22.6 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with cutouts (Star Cut out)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1969
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#343814
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Legend follows the perimeter in a spiral cut field. Inner circle ends the spiral cut field at 14mm. Company logo with raise moon and cutout star in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOOD FOR
ONE FARE

Edge

Plain

Comment

These were used as a fare token for a private ferry service between San Diego and Naval Air Station North Island. The ferry service was ultimately discontinued when the San Diego–Coronado Bridge was opened in 1969. (A/C 4th ed, San Diego 745)