1879 Hawaiian Plantation Token - T. Hobron, 12-1/2 Cents, 2/6 Stars

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This is the 1879 Thomas Hobron railroad token of 12 1/2 cents that PCGS lists as the 2/6 stars type. Thomas H. Hobron opened the Kahului & Wailuku Railroad on Maui on July 17, 1879, and the line ran as the Kahului Railroad Company from July 1, 1881 (Wikipedia). Its 1879 tokens carry his initials T.H.H. with the value and R.R. 1879; Medcalf and Russell list the 12 1/2 cent piece with a dot before the T, the same without the dot and with two stars on the reverse, and a 25 cent piece. A dealer listing gives this type, with six and two stars, as Medcalf 2TE-8. Catalogue numbers: Medcalf-Russell 2TE-8. PCGS number 600515.

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Medcalf-Russell 2TE-8