No Date Token TC-46107 Brass Merchants Saloon RI

Coin Details

Description

This undated brass trade token, cataloged as TC-46107, was issued by Merchants Saloon of Rhode Island. The Merchants Saloon was a drinking establishment whose name indicates it catered to the business community, located near a commercial district or marketplace. Saloon tokens were among the most common types of trade tokens in America from the mid-nineteenth through early twentieth centuries, used by patrons to purchase drinks at a pre-paid rate. Rhode Island tokens are less commonly encountered than those from larger states, making any Rhode Island saloon token a desirable piece for regional collectors. The brass composition was standard for bar and saloon tokens, providing a durable medium that could withstand years of handling in the rough environment of a working-class drinking establishment.

Rarity Notes

Rhode Island trade token, TC-46107. Brass. Merchants Saloon, RI. State is less commonly represented in trade tokens. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #974197; TC-46107; Merchants Saloon, RI