The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
SC$1: HK-338


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC TOKEN MS 63
Owner: Siah
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
Slot Name: SC$1: HK-338
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION: Choice Unciculated -- Octagonal Shaped -- *Flashy, Brilliant, Untoned Example w/ Minimal Surface/Contact Marks; Rare For Early CO Tokens - Highly Reflective Untoned Surfaces Illuminate Light Exceptionally Well* TOKEN BACKGROUND: "Token refers to John F. Wright; the proprietor/pharmacist of the Penrose Pharmacy & Drug Store circa 1920-1930." CATALOG NUMBER: Pritchard PE210-5 RARITY: More than 75 Known TOKEN DESCRIPTION: (Aluminum, 21mm, Octagonal) OBVERSE: Penrose Pharmacy / J.F. Wright / Penrose, Colo. REVERSE: Good for / 5ยข / in Sundries HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY DESCRIPTION: (PENROSE, CO) "In the early 1900s, Spencer Penrose organized the 'Beaver Land and Irrigation Company' and began buying water rights in the Beaver Creek area. The community was originally platted and intended to be called 'Fremont' by Penrose, but residents named the town for him instead." -- U.S. Board on Geographic Names

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