Token
Object number2021.192.40
Date1863
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Robert and Cathy Trombetta
DescriptionBrown metal business token or coin. Circular, flat token. Both sides have smooth border with notched interior edge. Front has inset arch of six-pointed stars framing central profile male bust facing proper right wearing feathered headdress; year at bottom center. Reverse has raised business text. Sides are smooth. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 0.75 x 0.063 in. (1.9 x 0.2 cm)InscriptionsFront has raised text at bottom center "1863".
Reverse has raised text at center "JOHN W. PITTOCK / NEWS / DEALER / OPPOSITE / POST OFFICE / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesJohn W. Pittock News Dealer token. Part of a collection related to Western Pennsylvania history.
Related institution
Pittock's News Depot
Related person
John W. Pittock
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