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Ferry Token - FCSA RIO ND
Brass | - | 21 mm |
Location | Brazil |
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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 |
Numista | N#285578 |
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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