1904 Token TC-532236 Brass F.K & G.N.Monarch Park OH

Coin Details

Description

This 1904 brass token cataloged as TC-532236 was issued by F.K. & G.N. Monarch Park in Ohio. The token served as an admission piece, amusement credit, or advertising souvenir for the park. Amusement and recreation parks proliferated across the United States in the early twentieth century, and many issued their own tokens for use within the grounds or as promotional items. The brass composition provided durability and an attractive golden color. Ohio was home to numerous amusement parks during this era, many associated with trolley lines that operated parks at the end of their routes to generate weekend ridership. The study of American tokens bridges numismatics and local history, as individual pieces often provide the only surviving evidence of specific businesses, events, or commercial practices in their communities. The TC catalog number identifies this within the standard reference for American trade and advertising tokens.

Rarity Notes

Brass amusement/recreation token. TC-532236. Ohio local issue with very limited distribution. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #965643; TC-532236; F.K. & G.N. Monarch Park, OH