Advertising token - St Louis Globe - Democrat ND front Advertising token - St Louis Globe - Democrat ND back
Advertising token - St Louis Globe - Democrat ND photo
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Advertising token - St Louis Globe - Democrat ND

 
Brass 5.4 g 26 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Composition
Brass
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#180701
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Map of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas highlighting "The 49th State", a 150 mile radius centred in St. Louis.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
The 49th State
Ill Mo Ky Tenn Ark
St. Louis
Whitehead - Hoag

Edge

Plain

Comment

Used in the 1920's, before Alaska joined the United States as the actual 49th state. This token was distributed to sell advertising in the St Louis Globe - Democrat newspaper.