Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage American

A Collection of Vintage American Municipal Transit and Fare Tokens - This collection of transit and fare tokens represents various American municipal and private transportation systems from the early to mid-20th century. The group includes tokens from locations such as Waukegan, Illinois; Aliquippa, Pennsylvania; St. Louis, Missouri; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Louisville, Kentucky; and New Britain, Connecticut. Represented companies include the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad (C.N.S. & M. R.R. Co.), Woodlawn & Southern Motor Coach Co., United Railways Co., Gary Railways Inc., and the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co. The tokens are struck in various metals, including white metal and brass-toned alloys. Many specimens feature central cut-outs, perforated designs, or stylized corporate logos. Notable inscriptions include Good for one fare and specific dates such as 1919, 1927, and 1946. The tokens are housed in individual cardboard and plastic protective flips with handwritten historical notations and catalog references.