1970 Silver Token Greater MansfieldPhilatelic & Numismatic Soc. OH

Coin Details

Description

This 1970 silver token was produced for the Greater Mansfield Philatelic & Numismatic Society in Ohio. Dual-interest clubs combining stamp and coin collectors were common in smaller American cities where the collector population could not support separate organizations for each hobby. Mansfield, Ohio, located in north-central Ohio, had an active collecting community that supported this combined society. The silver composition elevates this token above the typical base-metal club issues, indicating it was produced for a special occasion such as an anniversary or annual banquet. 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. Club tokens document the grassroots organizational structure of American collecting hobbies and the communities of enthusiasts who gathered regularly to share their passion for philatelic and numismatic pursuits.

Rarity Notes

Silver club token. Greater Mansfield society issue. Very limited production for club members only. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #931656; 1970 Greater Mansfield Philatelic & Numismatic Society, OH