No Date Token DeLorey-100 Aluminum T. Elder-George Washington

Coin Details

Auction Record

$168 MS63 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

This undated aluminum token cataloged as DeLorey-100 is a George Washington piece produced by Thomas L. Elder, the prolific early twentieth-century coin dealer and token maker. Washington was one of Elder's most frequent subjects, alongside Abraham Lincoln, and his Washington tokens document the first president's enduring popularity as a numismatic theme. The DeLorey catalog is the standard reference for Elder's extensive token output, and the -100 designation indicates this is a well-documented variety. Elder's tokens served as both collectibles and promotional pieces for his coin dealing business, distributed to customers and at numismatic conventions. The aluminum composition kept production costs minimal, allowing Elder to produce large quantities for wide distribution. George Washington tokens span the entire history of American numismatics, from colonial-era pieces through modern commemoratives.

Rarity Notes

Aluminum token by Thomas Elder. DeLorey-100. Elder's Washington tokens are popular within the Elder series. Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #883360; DeLorey-100; Thomas Elder, George Washington Token