Ferry Token - FCSA RIO ND front Ferry Token - FCSA RIO ND back
Ferry Token - FCSA RIO ND photo
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Ferry Token - FCSA RIO ND

 
Brass - 21 mm
Description
Location
Brazil
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Composition
Brass
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#285578
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The whole piece simulates the wheel of a railway composition.
Above and below, rounded to the edge, the acronym F.C.S.A. RIO

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FCSA
RIO

Translation:
FROTA CARIOCA S.A.
RIO DE JANEIRO

Edge

Plain

Comment

Old token used to access the Ferry that crosses Rio-Niterói. Probably used in the 50s, 60s or 70s.

https://misteriosnumismaticos.blogspot.com/2019/10/fichas-antigas-das-barcas-rio-niteroi.html