Coin

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a square, metallic token or medallion with embossed text reading "JOHN FENDER 4919 KING HILL AVE. CIGARS" arranged in a circular pattern around the center; the token appears aged and has a slight tarnish, suggesting it could be a vintage or antique item possibly used for advertising, promotional purposes, or as a trade token in a historical context, likely related to a business that sold cigars at the specified address, providing a glimpse into commerce and marketing practices of its time, adding a nostalgic touch with its worn patina and simple yet effective design meant to capture attention in a subtle manner.

The image shows a square, metallic token or medallion with embossed text reading "JOHN FENDER 4919 KING HILL AVE. CIGARS" arranged in a circular pattern around the center; the token appears aged and has a slight tarnish, suggesting it could be a vintage or antique item possibly used for advertising, promotional purposes, or as a trade token in a historical context, likely related to a business that sold cigars at the specified address, providing a glimpse into commerce and marketing practices of its time, adding a nostalgic touch with its worn patina and simple yet effective design meant to capture attention in a subtle manner.

Name/Title

Coin

Entry/Object ID

2019.2.188

Description

Coin, metal. Bronze, squar. "John Fender 1919 King Hill Ave Cigars" "Good for 20cents in Trade"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

1 in

Length

1 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Feb 24, 2020