1939 Token TC-543206 Aluminum 18mm The Lincoln Group of Chicago

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,400 NCI Genuine 08-30-2022 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1939 aluminum token at 18mm diameter, cataloged as TC-543206, was produced for the Lincoln Group of Chicago. The Lincoln Group was a numismatic organization dedicated to collecting Lincoln-related coins, tokens, medals, and memorabilia. Abraham Lincoln, as the most collected American historical figure in numismatics, inspired numerous specialty collecting organizations, with the Lincoln Group of Chicago being among the most prominent. The small aluminum format was typical of club tokens distributed to members at meetings and conventions. The die combinations recorded in token catalogs document the production decisions of individual merchants and manufacturers, creating a record of commercial activity at the local level that complements broader economic histories. Chicago has particular significance for Lincoln collecting, as the city hosted the 1860 Republican National Convention where Lincoln received the presidential nomination and later served as the home of numerous Lincoln memorial institutions.

Rarity Notes

Aluminum 18mm club token. TC-543206. Lincoln Group of Chicago pieces are scarce outside Lincoln collecting circles.

Cross References

PCGS #902219; TC-543206; 1939 Lincoln Group of Chicago