1/2 Dollar Gaming Token - Monte Carlo Casino Freeport

€185,529.00
LocationThe Bahamas
Year1968-1970
TypeMiscellaneous tokens/Casino chip or token
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight12.9 g
Diameter31 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Reference(s) Franklin#HGT-40, TC#585983, Lyall#38
Obverse descriptionLighthouse and building with trees on a beach above center legend. Crown atop shield containing the letter L below center legend.
Obverse letteringHALF DOLLAR GAMING TOKEN • FOR USE BY PLAYER ONLY Lucayan Beach MONTE CARLO CASINO L FREEPORT / GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND ‭★ 1968 ‭★
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse descriptionCrown atop shield containing acronym of the casino
Reverse letteringACCEPTABLE ONLY AT THE MONTE CARLO CASINO, GRAND BAHAMA MC 1968 ☆ FM ☆
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Mint(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1968 FM - Proof - 1 250
1970 FM - -
Catalog ID1464132580
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