5 Mills - Public Welfare Tax Token (Louisiana) ND (1938-1941) front 5 Mills - Public Welfare Tax Token (Louisiana) ND (1938-1941) back
5 Mills - Public Welfare Tax Token (Louisiana) ND (1938-1941) photo
© montana2011 (CC BY-NC-SA)

5 Mills - Public Welfare Tax Token Louisiana ND

 
Brass 2.92 g 23 mm
Description
Location
United States
Issuing entity
The State of Louisiana
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Trade tokens › Sales tax tokens
Years
1938-1941
Value
5 Mills (0.005&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.92 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round with cutouts (Triangular hole)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 March 1941
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#71317
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Lettering around outline of octagon with triangular hole at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PUBLIC WELFARE
TAX
5 ⯃ 5
TOKEN
LOUISIANA

Edge

Plain

Comment

Manufacturer: probably Osborne Register Company