Token

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a vintage transit token made of metal, featuring an intricate design with a prominent cut-out letter "K" in the center. Surrounding the "K" is a textured pattern, giving the token an elegant and classic look. Around the edge, the words "KNOXVILLE TRANSIT LINES" are inscribed, indicating that this piece was likely used for public transportation purposes in Knoxville. At the bottom, the year "1939" is engraved, suggesting the token's historical context and age. The token rests on a deep blue surface, which contrasts with its metallic sheen, highlighting the details and craftsmanship of the piece. This kind of token would have been used during a time when mass transit systems utilized physical tokens for fare management, reflecting a bygone era of urban transportation history. Its preservation in this condition suggests it may now be considered a collectible item for those interested in numismatics, transportation history, or regional memorabilia.

The image displays a vintage transit token made of metal, featuring an intricate design with a prominent cut-out letter "K" in the center. Surrounding the "K" is a textured pattern, giving the token an elegant and classic look. Around the edge, the words "KNOXVILLE TRANSIT LINES" are inscribed, indicating that this piece was likely used for public transportation purposes in Knoxville. At the bottom, the year "1939" is engraved, suggesting the token's historical context and age. The token rests on a deep blue surface, which contrasts with its metallic sheen, highlighting the details and craftsmanship of the piece. This kind of token would have been used during a time when mass transit systems utilized physical tokens for fare management, reflecting a bygone era of urban transportation history. Its preservation in this condition suggests it may now be considered a collectible item for those interested in numismatics, transportation history, or regional memorabilia.

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.24

Description

Token/metal/"K" cut out of center/'"Knoxville Transit Lines 1939 - Good for one fare"/same as 94.48.24

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1939

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

3/16 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good