Theodor Bollenhagen City Hall New York Merchants Token ND (1845-1860) front Theodor Bollenhagen City Hall New York Merchants Token ND (1845-1860) back
Theodor Bollenhagen City Hall New York Merchants Token ND (1845-1860) photo

Theodor Bollenhagen City Hall New York Merchants Token ND

 
Brass 7 g 27.5 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
1845-1860
Composition
Brass
Weight
7 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#93187
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Radiant sun above frontal view of City Hall; inscription in ex.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITY HALL
NEW YORK

Edge

Plain

Comment

Theodore Bollenhagen was a toy and fancy goods dealer who imported these tokens from Germany. Made to look like gold pieces, these were given away with packs of playing cards for use as gaming counters, not unlike today's poker chips. http://ottercreekantiques.storenvy.com/products/8264898-1850s-theodor-bollenhagen-city-hall-new-york-merchants-token