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50 Cents - Westside and Cherry Valley Railway Tuolumne City, California

Location United States
Year 1980
Type Advertising medallion
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Obverse description A detailed relief depiction of a Lima Shay steam locomotive occupies the central field, shown in three-quarter view. The circular legend around the rim reads 'WESTSIDE & CHERRY VALLEY RAILWAY' at the top and 'TUOLUMNE CITY, CALIFORNIA' at the bottom, separated by small dot ornaments. The legend 'LIMA SHAY NO. 7' appears in the lower field beneath the locomotive.
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Obverse lettering WESTSIDE & CHERRY VALLEY RAILWAY TUOLUMNE CITY, CALIFORNIA LIMA SHAY NO. 7
Reverse description The central field features a stylized cross-section of a log with visible growth rings, upon which the bold raised legend 'WESTSIDE' is displayed within a rectangular banner. Below it, a smaller curved legend reads '& CHERRY VALLEY RAILWAY'. The upper rim carries the legend 'GOOD FOR 50¢ IN TRADE' in raised letters, and the date '1980' appears in the lower field.
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