Philadelphia, 303 Branch coin

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a round, gold-toned token with an embossed profile of a person facing left at its center, framed by text that reads "W.J. Taylor 303 Branch St. Philadelphia" along the outer edge; this text suggests the token may be a type of trade or advertising piece from a business or organization, likely created in connection with the establishment's location in Philadelphia, and the surface of the token appears slightly worn, indicating some age or use, while the background is a textured, dark material that contrasts with the bright metallic sheen of the token, enhancing the clarity of the details and inscriptions.

The image features a round, gold-toned token with an embossed profile of a person facing left at its center, framed by text that reads "W.J. Taylor 303 Branch St. Philadelphia" along the outer edge; this text suggests the token may be a type of trade or advertising piece from a business or organization, likely created in connection with the establishment's location in Philadelphia, and the surface of the token appears slightly worn, indicating some age or use, while the background is a textured, dark material that contrasts with the bright metallic sheen of the token, enhancing the clarity of the details and inscriptions.

Name/Title

Philadelphia, 303 Branch coin

Entry/Object ID

166/11021

Description

303 Branch, Philadelphia.. man’s head in center, Old English letters at top/tin plate, Wire sheet, Iron Files… Old English letters in center/stamped JaJanned Ware, Copper, Ect.