Amusement Token - Propety of O.K. Vender (closed diamonds) ND front Amusement Token - Propety of O.K. Vender (closed diamonds) ND back
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Amusement Token - Propety of O.K. Vender (closed diamonds) ND

 
Brass 2.4 g 19.0 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Amusement tokens › Game machine and arcade tokens
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (7mm Hole)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#330475
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Wording around central hole.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LOANED FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY

Edge

Plain

Comment

This token was produced for use with the O K Vender, a three-reel slot machine manufactured by the Mills Novelty Company in Chicago, Illinois. Such devices were popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and apparently tens of thousands of units were made.

The O K Vender was basically a gambling machine. However, it had two alterations or modifications to make it appear not to be such, so as to be legal in certain areas or at least to give the owners of these machines a talking point with law enforcement officials.