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Expert: - 6/21/2011


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US Grant Token
US Grant Token
Hi Ron

I have found this political token in a box of old coins, there are a few different tokens, but the one I am asking you about is about the size of a us quarter it is bronze in color, it is  thick and weighs about 1/2 ounce,  it has a President U S Grant face on the token, on the reverse side of the token, it reads IN HONOR OF THE 15TH AMENDMENT, proclamation ISSUED MARCH 30TH 1870.  If possible can you tell anything about this token, I have been searching the internet and can not find anything about this particular token.

Thank You
Steve

Answer
Hi Steve:

Thanks for the opportunity to answer your question.

I'm not familiar with your token, but I believe I found one listed (under 15th Amendment token) and sold by Stack's. The group of four sold for $120. I'm sure they can provide more information. You can find contact data at: http://stacks.com/

See: http://www.stacksarchive.com/viewlot.php?auction=CG0405&lot=719&auclink=aHR0cDov...

Other Contacts:

Rich Hartzog
AAA Historical Americana and World Exonumia
Buying, Selling, Auctions Since 1972
POB 4143CPA, Rockford, IL 61110-0643
(815)226-0771 hartzog@exonumia.com

Classic Numismatics
P.O. Box 8186
Baytown, TX  77522
John 281-427-9971
TheNumismatist@yahoo.com
http://mysite.verizon.net/resqje2x/classicnumismatics2/id32.html

http://ronwade.freeservers.com/ or http://apic.us/ or http://www.icollector.com/

You may also want to check the exonumia category under coins and currency on eBay from time to time to see if your token is listed what it brings.

If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to it's value and if it is authentic at no charge. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. If you should decide to sell your token to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.  
    Questioner's Rating
    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 10Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentThank You Ron for your expert opinion, The leads for different websites about the coins will be helpful for future knowledge with all my coins.


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Ronald Fern

Expertise

I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.

Experience

Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.

Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG

Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News

Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964 BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968

Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.

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