1927 Token TC-425049 Brass, Lucky Lindbergh

Coin Details

Description

This 1927 brass token cataloged as TC-425049 is a "Lucky Lindbergh" piece celebrating Charles Lindbergh's historic solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on May 20-21, 1927. Lindbergh's crossing of the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis generated an explosion of commemorative merchandise including tokens, medals, pins, and souvenirs of every description. "Lucky Lindy" became the most famous person in the world overnight, and entrepreneurs rushed to produce memorabilia capitalizing on the public's adoration. Lucky piece tokens were a popular format, intended to be carried in the pocket as a good luck charm. The brass composition gave this token a golden appearance and satisfying heft. American tokens document the intersection of commerce and material culture, serving as tangible evidence of business practices, economic conditions, and social relationships that conventional historical sources may overlook. Lindbergh tokens are collected as a distinct category within aviation numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Brass lucky piece token. TC-425049. Lindbergh memorabilia is widely collected. Many varieties exist from 1927-1928.

Cross References

PCGS #940016; TC-425049; 1927 Lucky Lindbergh Token