Chile
Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND (1910-1920) front Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND (1910-1920) back
Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND (1910-1920) photo
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Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND (1910-1920) front Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND (1910-1920) back
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Mining Token - C.A.L. Colico Mercarderias ND

 
(Vulcanite) 2.91 g 31 mm
Description
Location
 Chile
Period
 Republic (1818-date)
Type
 Trade tokens › Work encampment, mine and wage tokens
Years
 1910-1920
Composition
 (Vulcanite)
Weight
 2.91 g
Diameter
 31 mm
Thickness
 2.5 mm
Shape
 Round
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-13
References
Numista
 N#217957
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: UNO

Edge

Tan/black/tan.

Comment

Vulcanite tokens were often used in the nitrate mining industry in Chile in the early 20th century.

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