No Date Token TC-7126 Brass 22mm Scandia Bar AK

Coin Details

Description

This undated brass trade token, cataloged as TC-7126, is a 22mm piece issued by the Scandia Bar of Alaska. The name "Scandia" references Scandinavia, reflecting the significant Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish immigrant presence in Alaska. Scandinavian immigrants were drawn to Alaska by its climate and landscape, which resembled their homelands, and they played important roles in Alaska's fishing, mining, and timber industries. The Scandia Bar capitalized on this cultural identity, serving a Scandinavian-American clientele. The brass composition and small 22mm size are characteristic of Alaskan bar tokens. Alaska tokens with ethnic or cultural names provide insight into the diverse immigrant communities that populated the territory, from Scandinavians and Russians to Chinese and Native Alaskan peoples.

Rarity Notes

Alaska trade token, TC-7126. Brass 22mm. Scandia Bar, AK. Scandinavian cultural connection. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #937455; TC-7126; Scandia Bar, AK