Syracuse Lines railway token

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

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Name/Title

Syracuse Lines railway token

Entry/Object ID

chs-019675

Description

Syracuse Lines railway token

Category

Barrett
Families

Acquisition

Notes

8/29/2023 Gift from Jean Barrett

Made/Created

Notes

1930?-1941?

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Token: Syracuse Lines N.Y.S.RYS. [reverse] Good for One City Fare +++++++++++ From https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia40830.html Numista › Exonumia › United States › United States 1 City Fare - Syracuse Lines, N.Y.S. RYS. Obverse Script: Latin Lettering: SYRACUSE LINES N.Y.S. RYS. Reverse Script: Latin Lettering: GOOD FOR ONE CITY FARE Features Location United States Period Federal republic (1776-date) Type Automatic tokens › Transit token Value 1 Fare Diameter 16 mm Shape Round with cutouts Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N# 40830 References AC # NY 875 E

Dimensions

Height

5.4 cm

Width

3 cm

Depth

1 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 15, 2025