1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1955) front 1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1955) back
1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. (San Diego, California) ND (1955) photo
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1 Fare - Star and Crescent Ferry Co. San Diego, California ND

1955 year
Copper-nickel 4.08 g 22.9 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Year
1955
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.08 g
Diameter
22.9 mm
Thickness
1.47 mm
Shape
Round with cutouts
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1969
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#65056
Rarity index
90%

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)