No Date Token TC-163739 Brass 22mm The Lotus / Buffett AK

Coin Details

Description

This undated brass trade token, cataloged as TC-163739, is a 22mm piece issued by The Lotus / Buffett of Alaska. This dual-name format indicates a combination restaurant and bar establishment, with "buffett" being an older spelling variant of "buffet." Alaska trade tokens document the commercial life of the Last Frontier, preserving the names of saloons, restaurants, trading posts, and other establishments that served Alaska's small but adventurous population. The brass composition and compact 22mm size are typical of bar tokens used for drink purchases. Alaska tokens are among the most collectible regional trade tokens in American numismatics due to the state's frontier romance and the relative scarcity of all Alaska-related numismatic material compared to tokens from more populous states.

Rarity Notes

Alaska trade token, TC-163739. Brass 22mm. The Lotus / Buffett, AK. Alaska tokens are highly sought after. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #937457; TC-163739; The Lotus / Buffett, AK