Token

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a round metallic token with a circular pattern and inscriptions around its edge, displaying the words "POWER CO." and "JOSEPH LIGHT," while at the center, there is an engraved triangle cut out,adding an interesting contrast to the shiny surface of the token, suggesting it might have been used historically as a form of currency or identification for a specific company or service, with its aged appearance hinting at a vintage or collectible item, potentially carrying significance for collectors or those interested in the history associated with such tokens.

The image shows a round metallic token with a circular pattern and inscriptions around its edge, displaying the words "POWER CO." and "JOSEPH LIGHT," while at the center, there is an engraved triangle cut out,adding an interesting contrast to the shiny surface of the token, suggesting it might have been used historically as a form of currency or identification for a specific company or service, with its aged appearance hinting at a vintage or collectible item, potentially carrying significance for collectors or those interested in the history associated with such tokens.

Name/Title

Token

Entry/Object ID

1994.48.22

Description

Token/metal/round with triangle-shaped cut-out in enter?" St. Joseph Light & Power Co. - Good for One Fare"

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

3/4 in

Dimension Notes

no size given

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good