No Date Token TC-354852 Aluminum 28mm Lotus Pool AK

Coin Details

Description

This undated aluminum trade token, cataloged as TC-354852, is a 28mm piece issued by Lotus Pool of Alaska. The Lotus Pool was a billiards establishment in Alaska, related to The Lotus / Buffett establishment also documented in the TC catalog (PCGS #937457). The larger 28mm size compared to many Alaska bar tokens indicates this represented a higher denomination or different service than the standard drink token. Pool halls were central to social life in Alaska's small communities, serving as gathering places, entertainment venues, and informal community centers. The variety of metal compositions used in American token production — copper, brass, bronze, nickel, aluminum, white metal, and various alloys — reflects the practical considerations of cost, appearance, and durability that guided manufacturers. The aluminum composition was practical for tokens in Alaska's often harsh environments, as the metal is lightweight and resistant to the corrosion that can affect brass and copper in cold, damp conditions.

Rarity Notes

Alaska trade token, TC-354852. Aluminum 28mm. Lotus Pool, AK. Related to The Lotus / Buffett. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #937454; TC-354852; Lotus Pool, AK