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1934 Token TC-403848 Zinc Ford Exposition, Arrowhead Chicago, IL

Strike Type
1934 Token TC-403848 Zinc Ford Exposition, Arrowhead Chicago, IL

Coin Details

Year
1934
Denomination
Medals
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Misc. Medallic, Token, and Fantasy Coinage
Composition
White Metal

Description

This 1934 zinc token cataloged as TC-403848 was produced for the Ford Exposition at the Arrowhead venue in Chicago, Illinois. Ford Motor Company maintained a significant presence at the 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, showcasing its manufacturing innovations and automobile designs. The Arrowhead reference indicates a specific Ford exhibit or pavilion. Henry Ford used the exposition to demonstrate his industrial philosophy and promote his vehicles to millions of fairgoers. The zinc composition was economical for mass distribution to exposition visitors. The Century of Progress fair, celebrating Chicago's centennial, was one of the most successful American expositions of the Depression era, providing millions of Americans with an optimistic vision of technological progress during economically challenging times.

Rarity Notes

Zinc exposition token. TC-403848. Ford Exposition and Century of Progress pieces are actively collected. Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #902041; TC-403848; 1934 Ford Exposition, Arrowhead, Chicago IL

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