2 and One Half Years Worth of Token Finds

Stiffwrists said:

I tumbled a large amount of crusty tokens this evening. I was really happy how they turned out. Motivated me to get all my token finds out and in one picture. I placed the really old ones in cardboard flips. There is a wide array of different kinds in this picture. Some old, a lot made in the last 40 years. I really didn't appreciate tokens early on in my metal detecting. I have quickly grown to love them. I have only ever sold one. I made a pretty penny on it, but sometimes wish I still owned it. It is The Red Front/Good for a Bit in Trade one below.

Hope you enjoy taking a look.

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markinswpa said:

Oh yeah, nice collection there SW . I love digging tokens, they do bring a little history back to life, and most times at the local level. I enjoy the research, it teaches the history and sometimes the story of things I might have never known. I have a small lighted display case to show them off, but now have too many. I kinda lump fobs and things with old advertising into the token category. Last winter I started a project, a larger display case. I really need to complete it this winter. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Mark

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Stiffwrists said:

Thanks! Simply small aquarium gravel and water. I fill each canister only half way, to make sure there is good tumbling action. This batch went for 5 hours or so.

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