© Wilson Roberto Vasques Nunes
© Wilson Roberto Vasques Nunes
Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. ND
1960 year| Plastic | 1 g | - |
| Location | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens |
| Year | 1960 |
| Composition | Plastic |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Size | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners (With a hole) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#128056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inside a circle in low relief, the phrase, read from top to bottom, with the words DEPOSITE CAIXA.
In fact, it's DEPOSITED IN THE BOX. But, the term "NA" was suppressed by the central hole, although traces of it are visible.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEPOSITE
CAIXA
Translation:
DEPOSITED
BOX
Edge
Plain
Comment
Token used for bus ticket payment in the 1960s.http://fichadeonibus.blogspot.com.br/2015/03/transporte-oriental.html
Transportes Oriental is a Brazilian urban public transportation company in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Transportes Oriental was founded on December 2, 1959, beginning its activities under the name of Bangu Méier Ltda. It was one of the most traditional transportation companies of the West Zone, following the development of the region and remaining in the memory of its residents. In 1960, the name was changed to Transportes Oriental Ltda., In honor of a Portuguese football team, whose founder (Mr. Alcindo Moreira) was a member.
This stage was marked by several innovations, among them the change of colors passing to yellow, green-flag and white, prestige the colors of the national flag.
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportes_Oriental
