Telephone Token - Shanghai Telephone Company

€89,768.00
LocationRepublic of China
Year1930
TypeAutomatic tokens/Telecommunication token
CompositionBrass
Weight3.1 g
Diameter18.5 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
PeriodRepublic (1912-1949)
Reference(s) TC#246406T, IK#CH05
Obverse descriptionTelephone at center inside of 10.5mm circle. Legend follows outer perimeter.
Obverse letteringSHANGHAI TELEPHONE COMPANY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInner circle at 10.5mm, Eglish legend at outer perimeter. Chnese writting at center.
Reverse letteringGOOD FOR 可打一次 ONE CALL
(Translation: 可打一次: good for one call)
Reverse scriptChinese, Latin
Mint
MintageND (1930)  - -
Catalog ID9818712430
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