No Date Token TC-145739 Brass 23mm Cheechako Tavern AK

Coin Details

Description

This undated brass trade token, cataloged as TC-145739, is a 23mm piece issued by the Cheechako Tavern of Alaska. "Cheechako" is a Chinook Jargon word meaning "newcomer" or "tenderfoot," commonly used during the Klondike Gold Rush and afterward to describe those newly arrived in Alaska or the Yukon. The Cheechako Tavern capitalized on this colorful frontier vocabulary as a branding strategy, creating an atmosphere of Gold Rush nostalgia for its patrons. Alaska trade tokens are highly collectible due to their association with the state's rugged frontier heritage and relatively small population. This is one of two known varieties of the Cheechako Tavern token in the TC catalog, differing from TC-305898 in die details. The brass composition was standard for bar and tavern trade tokens used to purchase drinks or services.

Rarity Notes

Alaska trade token, TC-145739. Brass 23mm. Cheechako Tavern, AK. Alaska tokens are highly collectible. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #937219; TC-145739; Cheechako Tavern, AK