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MT001c - Abbott's Magic Co.
This is an Abbott's Magic Shop magic token, MT001 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 31mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse of the token matches the obverse.
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Harry Anderson (1998) or (2001)
This is a Harry Anderson palming coin. I have several dated 1998 and 2001. These are 38mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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Phillip Astley (unlisted).
This is a Phillip Astley token from circa 1795. It appears to be a hammered Cartwheel Penny and is counterstamped ASTLEY on the obverse and EXHIBITION of the reverse.
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MT019 - Astley.
This is a Phillip Astley magic token from 1795, MT019 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 29mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads LYCEUM STRAND / LONDON with THE FIRST EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE IN EUROPE surrounding. The reverse reads EVERY EVENING with SINGING DANCING TUMBLING SLACKWIRE ETC. surrounding.
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MT030 - F. J. Basch
This is Basch magic token from 1870, MT030 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 21.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a devil's head with wings and reads MAGIE/ DENKT ANL BASCH. The reverse reads VON / F. J. BASCH / PROFESSOR / D. MAGIE with JEDEN ABEND VORSTELLUNG D. PHYSIK MAGIE U. OPTIK surrounding.
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Ernesto Bellini (unlisted)
This is token for Ernesto Bellini that is not listed in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 18mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows Bellini facing left. The reverse reads ERNESTO / BELLINI.
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Ross Bertram - Coinmaster.
This is a Ross Bertram magic token dated 1981. I believe it is nickel-plated copper, it is 31mm in diameter and in very good condition (much better than the scans). The obverse shows a sihlouette facing left with ROSS BERTRAM above and COINMASTER below with coin outlines surrounding on the left and right. The reverse shows magical items including cups and balls, cards, a bird and a snake with RB near the bottom.
Ross Bertram (1912-1992) was a respected professional Canadian magician for more than 40 years.
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MT035 - J. Bland
This is magic token MT035 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 22mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads MAGICAL REPOSITORIES surrounding a bust of a devil. There is a small dig below the devil's bust. The reverse reads J. BLAND'S / ENTERTAINMENTS / FOR / EVENING PARTIES / 478 NEW OXFORD ST. / LONDON.
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MT066 - Chicago Magic Co.
This is magic token MT166 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 31mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse of the token matches the obverse. Some tarnish on this one.
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MT063 - C. Milton Chase.
This is magic token MT063, circa 1890, in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 30.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads C. MILTON CHASE / MECHANICIAN / BOSTON surrounding an eagle. The reverse reads PRO ARTE MAGICA / NE CEDE MALIS surrounding a figure of a magician with a side table on the left.
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MT069 - Comte.
This is magic token MT069, circa 1830, in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 28mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads THEATRE / COMTE / A' 6 Hs. 1/2 / PASSAGE CHOISEUL. The reverse reads ABONNEMENT / DE FAMILLE / BON POUR / 4 / PERSONNES.
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MT071 - Comte.
This is magic token MT071, Date: unknown, in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 28mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads THEATRE / COMTE / A' 6 Hs. 1/2 / PASSAGE CHOISEUL. The reverse reads ABONNEMENT PERPETUAL / DE FAMILLE / 1/2 PLACE / BON POUR / 4 / PERSONNES.
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MT072 - F. W. Conradi-Horster.
This is magic token MT072, 1910, in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is white-metal, 34mm in diameter and in fair condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II and reads WILHELM II. DEUTSCHER KAISER KONIG VON PREUSSEN. The reverse shows a double-headed eagle with shield and reads ZAUBERAPPARATE FABRIK / C. B. N. surrounding. This one has a couple of small holes near the top that might have been used to attach to a chain.
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MT080(unlisted-DEN HAAG) - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads 1-15 AUG. / 1931 / SCALA THEATER / DEN HAAG. This does not appear in Kuethe's list of varieties.
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MT080(unlisted-PLAZA) - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in fair condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads Eroffnung / PLAZA / 1.Febr. 38. This does not appear in Kuethe's list of varieties.
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MT080i - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads 1950 / PROSIT NEUJAHR! / WALHALLA / THEATER / WIESBADEN.
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MT080s - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The bust of Cortini on the obverse is slightly different than my other MT080 examples, so there are at least two oberse dies for this family of tokens. The reverse reads HOLBORN THEATRE / LONDON.
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MT080v - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in fair condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads JULI 1930 / Winter / Garten / BERLIN
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MT080x - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads SEPT. 1931 / Winter / Garten / BERLIN
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MT080x(2) - Cortini (unlisted).
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens but is not a listed variety. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads SEPT. 1931 / Winter / Garten / BERLIN / WERTMUNZE / D
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MT080y - Cortini.
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads SCALA - BERLIN
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MT080ee(2) - Cortini (unlisted).
This is magic token MT080 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse reads 16-30-SEPT. / 1936 / CENTRAL-THEATER / CHEMNITZ. It is like MT080ee but with a different date.
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Cremer - unlisted
This token is similar to magic token MT085 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass, 22mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads VICTORIA REGINA surrounding a bust of Queen Victoria. The reverse reads CREMER / EVENING / ENTERTAINMENTS / 27 NEW BOND STR.
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MT099 - Davenport's Magic Shop.
This is magic token MT099 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is nickel-plated copper, 31mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has Downs' bust facing right and reads T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN / 1904. Reverse shows a hand with a line of coins and reads THE T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN. The word DEMON appears at the base of the wrist.
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Charles De Vere (Unlisted).
This is similar magic token MT106 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 36.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has DE VERE / FABRICANT / PARIS within a wreath with PHYSIQUE (star) AMUSANTE surrounding. Reverse shows a bust (ie. face) of a woman facing left with REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE surrounding. Unlike MT106, it does not have DUSEAUX, PARIS on the reverse.
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MT110 - Professor Dickmann.
This is magic token MT110 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 36.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has 7 / R DE L'EURE / PARIS within a wreath with STUDIO DE MAGIE / PROF. DICKMANN surrounding. Reverse shows a bust (ie. face) of a woman facing left with REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE surrounding.
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MT111 - Professor Dickmann.
This is magic token MT111 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 36.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has 71 / R. RAMBUTEAU / PARIS within a wreath with INSTITUT DE MAGIE / PROF. DICKMANN surrounding. Reverse shows a bust (ie. face) of a woman facing left with REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE surrounding.
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MT114 - T. Nelson Downs.
This is magic token MT114 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is "white-metal", 30.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has Downs' bust facing right and reads T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN / 1904. Reverse shows a hand with a line of coins and reads THE T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN. The word FOREIGN appears at the base of the wrist. Some wear and tarnish on this one.
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MT115 - T. Nelson Downs.
This is magic token MT115 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is "white-metal", 30.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has Downs' bust facing right and reads T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN / 1904. Reverse shows a hand with a line of coins and reads THE T. NELSON DOWNS / PALMING COIN. No words appear at the base of the wrist. Some wear and tarnish on this one.
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Frank Everhart.
This is a dollar trade token for the Ivanhoe in Chicago where Frank Everhart performed for many years. He was probably best known for his version of Sam the Bellhop. It is copper-plated steel (I believe), approximately 39mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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MT129 - Anna Eva Fay.
This is magic token MT129 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, approximately 35mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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MT131 - Anna Eva Fay.
This is magic token MT131 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass, 24mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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MT132 - The Fays.
This is magic token MT132 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, approximately 35mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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MT133 - Arthur P. Felsman (large).
This is magic token MT133 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is german-silver, approximately 38mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse matches the obverse.
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MT133 - Arthur P. Felsman (small).
This is magic token MT133 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is german-silver, approximately 31mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse matches the obverse.
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MT138 - French.
This is magic token MT138 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, approximately 19mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The obverse reads GROCERIES & NOTIONS / SOLD BY / ONE / FRENCH / CLARKSBURG, O. The reverse shows an indian head with date 1873.
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MT147 - Green River Whiskey.
This is magic token MT147 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 33mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
Green River Company placed an ad in The Linking Ring, offering examples of their token to any magician who wrote in for them, Although the ad did not state the quantity to be given, they gave 50 pcs of their token at a time. The company encouraged magicians to use its token in their tricks, thus gaining publicity for the company at a low cost!
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MT158 - Herrmann the Great.
This is Herrmann the Great (Alexander Herrmann) token, MT158 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is an aluminum-encased indian-head cent, 38mm in diameter and in fair condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads HERRMANN THE GREAT / DIRECTION / THURNAER & GORMAN with a small bust of Herrmann along the edge. The reverse reads GOOD LUCK / KEEP ME / AND PROSPOER with luck symbols also surrounding. This token has been holed for a chain. The indian-head cent is dated 1895 and in good condition.
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MT170 - L.L. Ireland.
This is magic token MT170 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 38.2mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. Token reads ONE NECROMANTIC COIN / L.L.I. surrounding a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Some tarnish on this one.
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MT173 - James & French.
This is magic token MT173 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 19mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Token reads JAMES & FRENCH / HAVE / IT! / CLARKSBURG / OHIO. The reverse shows an indian head with the date 1873. Minor tarnish on this one.
This one's a bit more ellusive because it's hard to find. It's a cross-collected piece, sought-after by civil war token collectors ( CWT OH170B1a ).
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MT174 - Herr Jansen (aka Dante)
This is magic token MT174 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is german-silver, 31mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Token reads HERR JANSEN / COIN EXPERT surrounding a magician with top-hat and coins. The reverse shows a hand with coins with HERR JANSEN / SUCCESS surrounding.
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Kassner (unlisted).
This is magic token is similar to MT187-MT189 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens, but is not listed. It is aluminum, 32mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has bust of Kassner looking left and reads GLUCKSMUNZE / ZAUBERMEISTER KASSNER. Reverse reads MONAT JULI / CENTRAL THEATER DRESDEN 1932 surrounding a large 2.
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MT187 - Kassner.
This is magic token MT187 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 32mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has bust of Kassner looking left and reads GLUCKSMUNZE / ZAUBERMEISTER KASSNER. Reverse reads KASSNER LASST EINEN ELEFANTEN VERSCHWINDEN surrounding a large 2.
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MT189 - Kassner.
This is magic token MT189 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 32mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has bust of Kassner looking left and reads GLUCKSMUNZE / ZAUBERMEISTER KASSNER. Reverse reads KASSNER LASST EINEN ELEFANTEN VERSCHWINDEN surrounding JUNI 1936 / CENTRAL THEATER / DRESDEN.
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MT191 - Kassner.
This is magic token MT191 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 39.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. Obverse has bust of Kassner looking left. Reverse reads ZAUBERSCHAU / KASSNER surrounding a large 5.
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MT196 - Professor King.
This is magic token MT196 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 19.25mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads KING / THE / GREAT / PRESTIDIGITATEUR / AND MODERN / SAMPSON. The reverse reads PROFESSOR / KING/ IS THE BEST / VENTRILOQUIST / LIVING.
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Kuethe - Unlisted.
This is magic token of William Kuethe, not listed in his reference on magician's tokens (ironic, isn't it). 1000 were made. It is copper, 20.75mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse has an indian head facing left, surrounded by stars with 1978 at the base. The reverse reads MAGIC COLLECTOR / star / F. WM. KUETHE, JR. / GELN BURNIE, MD. / EDITOR / THE MAGIC CAULDRON.
Kuethe (1932- ) is an amateur magician and magic collector. He authored the standard reference on magic tokens, was the publisher-editor of The Journal of Necromantic Numismatics (1966-77, the only journal devoted exclusively to magic tokens. He is also publisher-editor of Magical Bloodhound (1962-76), The Magic Cauldron (1964-76), and The Magic Cauldron: New Series (1977-present). He also wrote several monographs.
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MT238 - Martinka.
This is magic token MT238 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. I believe it is copper, but can't be sure. It is 30.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse is the same as the obverse.
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MT241a - Martinka.
This is magic token MT241 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is nickel-silver, 38.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse is the same as the obverse. The field has a bust of Washington facing right with GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN 22 FEBY 1732 DIED 14 DEC. 1799 surrounding with 35 stars surrounding further.
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MT241b - Martinka.
This is magic token MT241 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is nickel-silver, 38.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse is slightly different than the obverse. The field has a bust of Washington facing right with GEORGE WASHINGTON / BORN 22 FEBY 1732 DIED 14 DEC. 1799 surrounding with 35 stars surrounding further on the obverse, but 36 stars surrounding on the reverse.
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AP19 - Jack Miller.
This is association piece AP19 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is lead, 30mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads GREAT LAKES / EXPOSITION with three columns in the center. The reverse reads CLEVELAND / 1936 / CENTENNIAL.
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AP21 - Nelson Enterprises.
This is magic token AP21 (Association Piece) in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper (I believe), 32.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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AP23 - New York State Magician's Convention.
This is magic token AP23 (Association Piece) in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 31.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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Max Peltini (unlisted).
This token is for Max Peltini and is not listed in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is aluminum, 26mm in diameter with smooth edge and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a bust of Peltini looking right. The reverse reads ZUM ANDENKEN / AN DIE / MAX PELTINI/ REVUE / LIEBE MICH.
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MT274 - Philadelphia Magic Shop.
This is magic token MT274 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 31mm in diameter with reeded edge and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse of the token is the same as the obverse.
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MT283 - August Roterberg.
This is magic token MT283 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 30.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The obverse reads MAJA. / GODDESS OF MAJIC / MAJA. / A.R. While the reverse of the token reads the same as the obverse, except that MAJIC is correctly spelled MAGIC on the reverse.
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MT285 - August Roterberg.
This is magic token MT285 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 30.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The reverse of the token is the same as the obverse.
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MT293 - Schulien's.
This is magic token MT293 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass, 39mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a figure digging into a fishbowl with a cartton-like bubble reading HAVE A GOLDFISH. SCHULIEN"S appears above, with 1800 N. HALSTEAD ST. below. The reverse reads GOOD FOR / $1.00 / IN TRADE.
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MT298 - Sherms (photo-space).
This is magic token MT298 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is gilt metal, 32mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a bearded face with I / GIVE YOU (on nose and beard) with PRUDENS and the symbol S surrounding. The reverse shows the same bearded face with I / GIVE YOU on the nose and beard with HEALTH / WISDOM / WEALTH and the symbol S surrounding. This token opens by pressing on the S symbol to reveal a space for a photograph.
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MT301 - Albert Smith.
This is magic token MT301 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is copper, 23mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse shows a bust facing right of Albert Smith. The reverse reads EGYPTIAN / HALL / MUSEUM / 1860.
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MT314a - Louis Tannen.
This is magic token MT314 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is German-Silver, 31.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
Please contact me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to answer.
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MT314b - Louis Tannen.
This is magic token MT314 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass-colored steel, 31.5mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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MT314(unlisted) - Louis Tannen.
This is similar to magic token MT314 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is gilt metal, 31.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The reverse of this one is blank.
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MT315 - Tarbell System, Inc..
This is magic token MT315 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is german-silver, 31mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The Obverse shows a devil's head with TARBELL SYSTEM, INCORPORATED / CHICAGO surrounding. The reverse matches the obverse.
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MT323 - Howard Thurston Magic Token from 1928.
This is magic token MT323 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass, 25mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
This is a nice, collectible coin that no collector should be without.
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MT324 - Howard Thurston Magic Token from 1929.
This is magic token MT324 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is brass, 25mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
This is a nice, collectible coin that no collector should be without.
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MT332 - The Ushers.
This is magic token MT332 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 26mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. This one has been holed for a chain.
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MT332 (Type 2) - The Ushers.
This is magic token MT332 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens, but is a different die on the obverse than the other shown above. It is bronze, 26mm in diameter and in good condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images.
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AP27 - Chris Van Bern.
This is association piece AP27 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 23mm in diameter and in good condition as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads shows a bust of Queen Victoria looking left with VICTORIA REGINA surrounding. The reverse shows a horse and rider with TO HANOVER above and 1837 below.
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MT341 - Voisin.
This is magic token MT341 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is bronze, 21mm in diameter and in good, but worn condition, as seen in the obverse and reverse images. The obverse reads VOISIN / MECANICIEN / FAB inside wreath, with 81 RUE VIELLE-DU-TEMPLE 81 / PARIS outside wreath. The reverse shows a devil's head with PHYSIQUE AMUSANTE / MEDAILLE 1855 surrounding.
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MT348 - C. Willmann.
This is magic token MT348 in Kuethe's reference on magician's tokens. It is white-metal, 33.5mm in diameter and in very good condition, as seen in the obverse image. The obverse shows a woman's bust facing right with NURNBERGER ZAUBERTALER surrounding. The reverse is the same as the obverse.
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75th Magic Circle Anniversary in Germany.
This is a set of three tokens commemorating the 75th Anniversary the the Magischer Zirkel von Deutschland. The tokens are gold, silver and copper colored and have the same obverse and reverses. The obverse shows a hand reaching out of a hat holding a card, dice, ball and coin between the fingers. The images show the obverse of the silver coin and the reverse of the gold coin.
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Unknown #1.
This is an unknown token that I'm interested in learning more about. It appears to be bronze and is 32mm in diameter. The obverse shows a sphynx and the reverse has Egyptian symbols.
Please let me know if you know anything about this one.
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Unknown #2.
This is an unknown token that I'm interested in learning more about. It appears to be nickle-plated brass and is 20mm in diameter. The obverse reads FU LU SHO and shows a dragon head with H at the base. The reverse also reads FU LU SHO with T at the base with a dragon tail in the field. I picked this one up on the chance that FU LU SHO was "Fool You Show", but really have no evidence for that.
Please let me know if you know anything about this one.
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Unknown #3.
This is an unknown token that I'm interested in learning more about. It appears to be counter-pressed and is 21mm in diameter. The obverse read and reverse read MAGIC / BAR surrounding a star.
Please let me know if you know anything about this one.
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