© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
10 Cents - The Lorado Stores (Lorado, West Virginia) ND
| - | - | - |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Work encampment, mine and wage tokens |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#398351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value near top.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
UNSPENT PORTION REDEEMABLE IN CASH BY EMPLOYEE
ON PAYDAY
WHEN DUE
10
MDSD. ONLY
Orco
PAT. PEND.
L C & D Co.
Unabridged legend: Lorado Coal & Dock 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.
