1959 Token TC-16810 Brass 34mm The Oregon Caveman Inc. OR

Coin Details

Description

This 1959 brass token at 34mm diameter, cataloged as TC-16810, was issued by The Oregon Caveman Inc. in Oregon. The Oregon Cavemen, also known as the Grants Pass Cavemen, were a civic booster organization from Grants Pass, Oregon, known for their flamboyant caveman costumes and enthusiastic promotion of the Oregon Caves National Monument and the Grants Pass community. The organization became nationally famous for its colorful publicity stunts and convention appearances. This 1959 token coincides with Oregon's centennial of statehood, which generated extensive commemorative activity throughout the state. The Oregon Cavemen's promotional tokens are among the most distinctive and entertaining pieces in Oregon exonumia, reflecting the playful boosterism that characterized mid-century American civic culture.

Rarity Notes

Brass 34mm promotional token. TC-16810. Oregon Cavemen pieces are distinctive and collected by Oregon specialists.

Cross References

PCGS #902216; TC-16810; 1959 The Oregon Caveman Inc., OR