Telephone Token - PTT (Brass) 1947 front Telephone Token - PTT (Brass) 1947 back
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Telephone Token - PTT Brass

1947 year
Brass 4.15 g 19.15 mm
Description
Location
France
Issuing institution
Postes et Télécommunications (PTT)
Period
Fourth Republic (1946-1958)
Type
Service tokens › Telecommunication tokens
Year
1947
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.15 g
Diameter
19.15 mm
Thickness
2.55 mm
Shape
Round with groove(s)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#46243
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

The acronym PTT is in a hollow.
DT stands for Direction des Télécommunications.
Strike at 3 o'clock.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TELEPHONES
P.T.T
D.T

Unabridged legend:
Postes, Télégraphes et Téléphones
Direction des Télécommunications

Translation: Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones. Telecommunications Department.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Token used in telephones manufactured by PTT.

 

Explanation of the strikes to 3 hours or 9 hours: