Token - Emanuel Lyon's Magnetic Powder New York ND
| Copper (Gilded) | 8.54 g | 28 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Years | 1851-1859 |
| Composition | Copper (Gilded) |
| Weight | 8.54 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (Reeded, large cent sized) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#280594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Spread wing eagle with laurel and arrows. Text around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAGNETIC POW DER & PILLS. FOR INSECTS & RATS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token.Several types with minor differences in text. Link to contemporary product advertisement: https://books.google.com/books?id=mXMFAAAAQAAJ&pg=RA1-PA2&lpg=RA1-PA2&dq=magnetic+powder+for+insects+and+rats&source=bl&ots=v5cCQkie5x&sig=BDqRijUlD2i-HH-yPiq3C7nv06w&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4zxhU5PyMozisATI64HwBg#v=onepage&q=magnetic%20powder%20for%20insects%20and%20rats&f=false
