No Date Token TC-272012a Aluminum 22mm Parley Baker VA

Coin Details

Description

This undated aluminum trade token, cataloged as TC-272012a, is a 22mm piece issued by Parley Baker of Virginia. Parley Baker was a Virginia merchant or business operator who used this token as a trade piece redeemable at his establishment. The aluminum composition and compact size suggest a twentieth-century production date. Virginia trade tokens document the commercial history of one of America's oldest states, spanning from colonial-era merchant tokens through twentieth-century trade pieces. The name "Parley" is uncommon and may indicate a family business that used the proprietor's distinctive first name as its primary identifier. Token collecting communities organized around specific series, regions, or themes provide educational resources, trading opportunities, and social connections that enhance the enjoyment and scholarly depth of the hobby. Trade tokens from Virginia are collected alongside the state's extensive colonial and early American numismatic heritage.

Rarity Notes

Virginia trade token, TC-272012a. Aluminum 22mm. Parley Baker, VA.

Cross References

PCGS #969761; TC-272012a; Parley Baker, VA