Tax tokens
Classification:
Date:
1935-1941
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Tax tokens; white metal with circular hole in center; (a) "CONSUMER'S / TAX / 1 / 1 / CHECK / OKLAHOMA" on both sides; (b-d) obverse "CONSUMER'S / TAX / 1 / 1 / TOKEN / OKLAHOMA" reverse "FOR OLD AGE / 1 / 1 / ASSISTANCE"
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander J. Wall, 1941
Object Number:
INV.13731a-d
Gallery Label:
Starting in 1935, sales tax tokens were made in great quantities in order to give change for sales taxes. When the sales tax included a fraction of a cent, sales tax tokens were given as change to avoid over charging consumers. Twelve states issued coin-like tax tokens, which were made of aluminum, copper, zinc, brass, plastic, fiber, cardboard, and paper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1941
eMuseum Object ID:
53394
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tax tokens (10)
Classification:
Date:
1935-1941
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Each (b-j): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Description:
Tax tokens; (a) white metal with star shaped hole in center; obverse "UTAH SALES / 5 / 5 / TAX TOKEN" reverse "EMERGENCY / 5 / 5 / RELIEF FUND"; (b-j) white metal with circular hole in center; obverse "UTAH STATE / 1/ 1/ TAX COMMISSION" reverse "EMERGENCY / 1 / 1/ RELIEF FUND"
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander J. Wall, 1941
Object Number:
INV.13732a-j
Gallery Label:
From 1935-1961, sales tax tokens were made in great quantities in order to give change for sales taxes. When the sales tax included a fraction of a cent, sales tax tokens were given as change to avoid over charging consumers. Twelve states issued coin-like tax tokens, which were made of aluminum, copper, zinc, brass, plastic, fiber, cardboard, and paper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1941
eMuseum Object ID:
53392
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Subway token
Exhibitions:
Classification:
Is owned by NYHS:
Yes
Date:
1995-2003
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular New York City transit token; obverse: "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY"; reverse: "GOOD FOR ONE FARE"
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret K. Hofer
Object Number:
2003.44.2
Gallery Label:
This token is the fifth version of the New York City subway token. The first was issued in 1953, followed by new versions in 1970, 1980, 1986, and this one in 1995. New York City was one of the last major transit systems to adopt an electronic fare system, which was finally set in motion with the first electronic turnstile and sale of MetroCards in 1994. The last subway tokens were sold on April 12, 2003.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2003
eMuseum Object ID:
52187
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Arcade token from a Chinatown arcade
Classification:
Date:
1950-2002
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
Lightweight pink metal arcade token from Chinatown; punch outs at center form a central five-point star a bas-relief central motif inside; on obverse around edge of interior circle "GOOD LUCK" around a four leaf clover; on verso a horse shoe "GOOD LUCK" inside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Silver
Object Number:
2003.97.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2002
eMuseum Object ID:
51050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Arcade token from a Chinatown arcade
Classification:
Date:
1950-2002
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
Lightweight yellow metal arcade token from Chinatown; punch outs at center form a central five-point star a bas-relief central motif inside; on obverse around edge of interior circle "GOOD LUCK" around a four leaf clover; on verso a horse shoe "GOOD LUCK" inside
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Silver
Object Number:
2003.97.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2002
eMuseum Object ID:
51049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War Token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; bust of George Washington surrounded by stars on obverse, crossed flags behind a shield, surrounded by garland and stars, on reverse; obverse "1863"
Object Number:
INV.13703h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
47104
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tom Thumb Token
Classification:
Medium:
brass
Description:
The front is a copy of the obverse of the type of the U.S. Half Dollar 1807-1837. The back shows diminutive Tom Thumb and notes he weighed 15 lbs.
Object Number:
Z.3349
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
47103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Halfpenny token
Classification:
Date:
1815
Medium:
Brass
Object Number:
Z.3348
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1815
eMuseum Object ID:
47102
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin
Classification:
Date:
1775
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Coin; gold; bust right of King Joseph I on obverse, the Portugese royal arms on reverse; obverse "JOSEPHUS I D G PORT ET AL G REX / 1775"
Object Number:
Z.3347
Marks:
Large manila envelope: Typed "Gold coin laid on the cornerstone of the NY / CITY HALL on May 24, 1803 when its erection / was commenced. Given by the builder, John / McComb to his son, John McComb, Jr., on October / 1, 1824. / With original letter of John
Gallery Label:
This coin was laid on the cornerstone of the New York's City Hall on May 24, 1803 at the commencement of the building. The coin was given by the architect, John McComb, to his son John McComb, Jr. on October 1, 1824.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1775
eMuseum Object ID:
47101
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lucky Lindbergh token
Classification:
Date:
1927
Medium:
brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal token inscribed on obverse: "LUCKY LINDBERGH COIN / THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS" with airplane flying above clouds, four-leaf clover, shield, horseshoe, and bust of Lindbergh facing right; reverse inscribed: "FIRST NON-STOP FLIGHT NEW YORK TO PARIS / CAPT. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH / MAY 20TH / MAY 21ST / 1927"
Credit Line:
Gift of Donald W. Fowle
Object Number:
2002.32
Marks:
inscribed: on bottom of obverse: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG"
Gallery Label:
American aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) made the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927, gaining him immediate international fame. Dubbed "Lucky Lindbergh" and the "Lone Eagle" by the press, he was showered with honors by the public. On June 13, 1927, New York City celebrated Lindbergh with an enormous ticker tape parade. This token may be one of the numerous souvenirs manufactured for the event.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1927
eMuseum Object ID:
46244
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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