5 Öre Transport Token - Göteborgs Nya Ångslups AB ND (1950-1959) front 5 Öre Transport Token - Göteborgs Nya Ångslups AB ND (1950-1959) back
5 Öre Transport Token - Göteborgs Nya Ångslups AB ND (1950-1959) photo
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5 Öre Transport Token - Göteborgs Nya Ångslups AB ND

 
Brass 2.83 g 24.95 mm
Description
Location
Sweden
King
Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Years
1950-1959
Value
5 Öre (0.05)
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
24.95 mm
Thickness
1.00 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 10 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#62400
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Manufacturer's mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C C SPORRONG & CO
* STOCKHOLM *

Edge

Scalloped

Comment

Transportation token from Göteborg in Sweden. It was in use at the steamers in Göteborgs harbour . Mainly for transport over the river that divides the city. The boats of Göteborgs Nya ångslupsaktiebolag were in use from 1897 to 1970. This token is probably from the 1950's.