Kansas Tokens

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

Why start a message board about Kansas Tokens? There are many reasons. Outside of the occasional token show, it is nearly impossible to bump into someone that is a token collector. I have always wanted to share stories, thoughts, and ideas with oth...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

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smike5051 · smike5051

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATIONÂ THANKS

MercyStJohn · MercyStJohn

I have a what appears to be a token. It has Kansas State Soldiers Home on the front side with a 3 in the middle, nothing on the back. I have sent pics to Fort Dodge and others in the State that I was given reference to, none of which has never seen this before. I would like to know when it might have been minted, a...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

If you are thinking about getting into Kansas tokens or are already into them you are not fully informed until you have the best book on Kansas tokens. "Kansas Trade Tokens" by Kent Johnson & Larry Oller Kent & Larry have over 80 years of collecting experience. WOW!!...

Bripoe · Bripoe

Looking for a maverick from Strawberry, KS. Reads "M Wurtz & Co Dealers in Gen Mdse" The one I have seen is for 25 cents. I would appreciate any information on this piece.

tkn_tony · tkn_tony

Reply Quote Edit Post TIP----- I've bought my best tokens from coin dealers at their shops---that's right from coin dealers!!!! Most don't have a clue!! The most fun is looking thru a junk box full of mostly chuckie cheese tokens----car wash tokens etc. I've purchased tokens FROM-- -junk boxes-...

tkn_tony · tkn_tony

Found this yesterday------ with my metal detector---- F.X. AMMANN Needles CA--gf 1-LOAF OF BREAD!!! Here goes nothin---- I'm going to try to attach a picture--hope it works!! TKN Tony. I think It's gonna work !!!

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

It will be interesting to see the results of this survey. If you have any other places that you find tokens just reply to the post!! -- Edited by Andrew in SE KS at 08:28, 2006-08-18

tkn_tony · tkn_tony

I would like to purchase a copy of Kansas trade tokens ? Where--- and price--- thanks Tony.

Larry · Larry

I have a brass token abt 7/8" in dia. on Obv. "Minneola Pleasure Club" around outter edge. In the center "Good For 5 cts in trade" Also I have a scond one that is 7/8" square w/rpunded corners. same inscription.

Larry · Larry

I have a brass token abt 7/8" dia. Obverse show "Meade Pleasure Club" around outer edge in the center is "Good For 5 cts in Trade". Any one have any ideas. What and When this was used.

idahotokenguy · idahotokenguy

New user, longtime token collector. I just picked up a token from: THE MAYER / MERC. CO. / MINERAL, KANSAS // GOOD FOR / 5c / IN / MERCHANDISE 8SC AL 25mm I don't have a Kansas book, so I have no way to check this token. Any iformation would be great! Thanks! Stacey

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

Anyone still out there?? I'd like to start promoting this forum again... what do you guys think?

curbdiggercarl · curbdiggercarl

Hey guys, gals, new to this site, I detect in Colorado mainly for tokens. Dug my first KS token, it\s Good For 25cts in merchandise, from The Kinsley Mercantile Co., Kinsley KS. Made out of aluminum. Anybody know anything? I could find only one token from Kinsley, a bimetallic. Any help would be apprec...

ouray19 · ouray19

Hello. New to this board and would appreciate some help. Recently came across an aluminum token from Kansas. The front says A.J. Fee, Woodruff, KAS and the back says Good for 5c in Trade. Any information about this token would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance, John.

Detector · Detector

A request from a newbie. I'm needing help identifying this token. It was found during road construction on Wyatt Earp in Dodge City Kansas about at the corner of 2nd and Wyatt Earp on what would have been old Front Street. -- Edit...

KStoken · KStoken

A couple of upcoming coin shows are scheduled. Kent and I are setting up at the Wichita Ks one day Wichita Coin Club show. It's going to be November 4th at the Best Western Airport, 6815 West Kellogg. This will be a 22 table show and should be fun. We are also Setting up at the Topeka Show, November 18 &a...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

Auction Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RARE-2c-KANSAS-SALES-TAX-TOKEN_W0QQitemZ8426362278QQihZ021QQcategoryZ3458QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

A tip for all new collectors never pay more than $1 delivered for a Kansas Sales Tax Token.

KStoken · KStoken

I want to invite everyone to attend the Coin & Stamp show that will be in Wichita at the Cessna Activity Center, 27744 George Washington Blvd.. This show is August 19 & 20. Kent and I wil have a table at the show with lots of tokens to sell or trade. We really enjoy seeing the token collectors and vi...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

What impacts how much you will pay for a token more out of these choices?

Terry H · Terry H

Here is a link to a few nice Kansas tokens found by ITTHC club member Jim Simmons that are posted on the ITTHC Message Forum: http://www.itthc.com/cgi-bin/forum/webbb/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=2921 Hope you enjoy the pixs. Terry H.

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

I recently bought a bulk lot of non SE KS tokens. Here they are. Man this hobby is fun!

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEWTON-KANSAS-TRADE-TOKEN-STAR-THEATER-SWASTIKA_W0QQitemZ8424790027QQihZ021QQcategoryZ3458QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

I saw one from Washington state the other day. If someone had a pic that would be great!!!

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

Larry (KSToken) has agreed to help us figure out our mavericks. He said he would be happy to look at some pics of our unknown mavericks and tell us where they are from. If he can. He is really good at it so let's try to stump him. FYI - a maverick is a token that has no information...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

This thread is devoted to how you got started in the token collecting hobby. Did a relative introduce you? Did you see tokens at a coin show? What made you want to collect tokens?

Lucky · Lucky

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8405749525&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

bullfoot · bullfoot

CATALOGING THE HARGETT COLLECTION J. L. Hargett had a huge presence in the token world. We often referred to him as “the mountain,” because you had to go to the mountain to get the tokens. Like Cher and Hillary, he preferred to go by one name. I doubt there were a...

Andrew in SE KS · Andrew in SE KS

This thread is dedicated for tips on photographing tokens. -- Edited by Andrew in SE KS at 08:58, 2006-03-23

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: The Kansas Token Board (New Users Please Read) (Preview) Why start a message board about Kansas Tokens? There are many reasons. Outside of the occasional token show, it is nearly impossible to bump into someone that is a token collector. I have always wanted to share stories, thoughts, and ideas with oth...	Andrew in SE KS	4	9055	Sun Aug 14 16:24 2016 by Keymaster
	STICKY: How to post a picture (Preview) here)	Andrew in SE KS	0	2693	Thu Feb 2 11:58 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	HAS ANYONE HEARD OF A TOKEN FROM MECK BRAZELTON (Preview) LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATIONÂ THANKS	smike5051	4	2371	Sun Oct 1 20:54 2017 by smike5051
	Kansas State Soldiers Home Token (Preview) I have a what appears to be a token. It has Kansas State Soldiers Home on the front side with a 3 in the middle, nothing on the back. I have sent pics to Fort Dodge and others in the State that I was given reference to, none of which has never seen this before. I would like to know when it might have been minted, a...	MercyStJohn	0	1928	Tue Apr 12 08:22 2016 by MercyStJohn
	The Bible of Kansas Token Collecting... (Preview) If you are thinking about getting into Kansas tokens or are already into them you are not fully informed until you have the best book on Kansas tokens. "Kansas Trade Tokens" by Kent Johnson & Larry Oller Kent & Larry have over 80 years of collecting experience. WOW!!...	Andrew in SE KS	9	10021	Wed Nov 20 17:59 2013 by circlem
	Strawberry KS Maverick Strawberry KS Kansas Wurtz (Preview) Looking for a maverick from Strawberry, KS. Reads "M Wurtz & Co Dealers in Gen Mdse" The one I have seen is for 25 cents. I would appreciate any information on this piece.	Bripoe	0	2364	Sat May 4 21:35 2013 by Bripoe
	Where to find great tokens---TIP---- (Preview) Reply Quote Edit Post TIP----- I've bought my best tokens from coin dealers at their shops---that's right from coin dealers!!!! Most don't have a clue!! The most fun is looking thru a junk box full of mostly chuckie cheese tokens----car wash tokens etc. I've purchased tokens FROM-- -junk boxes-...	tkn_tony	2	1645	Sat Apr 20 12:33 2013 by tkn_tony
	Not a kansas token---- but still a nice one--- from my neck of the desert!!! (Preview) Found this yesterday------ with my metal detector---- F.X. AMMANN Needles CA--gf 1-LOAF OF BREAD!!! Here goes nothin---- I'm going to try to attach a picture--hope it works!! TKN Tony. I think It's gonna work !!!	tkn_tony	0	1632	Thu Apr 11 17:25 2013 by tkn_tony
	Where do you most often buy Tokens??? (Preview) It will be interesting to see the results of this survey. If you have any other places that you find tokens just reply to the post!! -- Edited by Andrew in SE KS at 08:28, 2006-08-18	Andrew in SE KS	1	2176	Thu Apr 11 17:10 2013 by tkn_tony
	book kansas trade tokens (Preview) I would like to purchase a copy of Kansas trade tokens ? Where--- and price--- thanks Tony.	tkn_tony	1	1727	Thu Apr 11 16:38 2013 by tkn_tony
	Minneola Pleasure Club (Preview) I have a brass token abt 7/8" in dia. on Obv. "Minneola Pleasure Club" around outter edge. In the center "Good For 5 cts in trade" Also I have a scond one that is 7/8" square w/rpunded corners. same inscription.	Larry	0	1644	Sat Mar 23 22:56 2013 by Larry
	Meade Pleasure Club (Preview) I have a brass token abt 7/8" dia. Obverse show "Meade Pleasure Club" around outer edge in the center is "Good For 5 cts in Trade". Any one have any ideas. What and When this was used.	Larry	0	1475	Sat Mar 23 22:51 2013 by Larry
	Tokens from Mineral, Kansas (Preview) New user, longtime token collector. I just picked up a token from: THE MAYER / MERC. CO. / MINERAL, KANSAS // GOOD FOR / 5c / IN / MERCHANDISE 8SC AL 25mm I don't have a Kansas book, so I have no way to check this token. Any iformation would be great! Thanks! Stacey	idahotokenguy	0	1699	Thu Mar 22 06:33 2012 by idahotokenguy
	Hello?? (Preview) Anyone still out there?? I'd like to start promoting this forum again... what do you guys think?	Andrew in SE KS	1	1851	Tue Jan 31 16:07 2012 by Andrew in SE KS
	Help With Kinsley, KS Token Kinsley Token (Preview) Hey guys, gals, new to this site, I detect in Colorado mainly for tokens. Dug my first KS token, it\s Good For 25cts in merchandise, from The Kinsley Mercantile Co., Kinsley KS. Made out of aluminum. Anybody know anything? I could find only one token from Kinsley, a bimetallic. Any help would be apprec...	curbdiggercarl	2	2125	Tue Jan 31 16:05 2012 by Andrew in SE KS
	Woodruff Trade Token (Preview) Hello. New to this board and would appreciate some help. Recently came across an aluminum token from Kansas. The front says A.J. Fee, Woodruff, KAS and the back says Good for 5c in Trade. Any information about this token would be appreciated. Thanking you in advance, John.	ouray19	1	2118	Thu Mar 24 10:59 2011 by KStoken
	Identification help (Preview) A request from a newbie. I'm needing help identifying this token. It was found during road construction on Wyatt Earp in Dodge City Kansas about at the corner of 2nd and Wyatt Earp on what would have been old Front Street. -- Edit...	Detector	4	3236	Thu Sep 3 11:36 2009 by cbrzz
	upcomming shows (Preview) A couple of upcoming coin shows are scheduled. Kent and I are setting up at the Wichita Ks one day Wichita Coin Club show. It's going to be November 4th at the Best Western Airport, 6815 West Kellogg. This will be a 22 table show and should be fun. We are also Setting up at the Topeka Show, November 18 &a...	KStoken	0	1993	Tue Oct 10 10:27 2006 by KStoken
	I can't believe this token didn't sell on Ebay... (Preview) Auction Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RARE-2c-KANSAS-SALES-TAX-TOKEN_W0QQitemZ8426362278QQihZ021QQcategoryZ3458QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem A tip for all new collectors never pay more than $1 delivered for a Kansas Sales Tax Token.	Andrew in SE KS	2	2427	Wed Aug 23 14:20 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Coin Show (Preview) I want to invite everyone to attend the Coin & Stamp show that will be in Wichita at the Cessna Activity Center, 27744 George Washington Blvd.. This show is August 19 & 20. Kent and I wil have a table at the show with lots of tokens to sell or trade. We really enjoy seeing the token collectors and vi...	KStoken	2	2132	Sat Aug 19 15:24 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Token Survey.. (Preview) What impacts how much you will pay for a token more out of these choices?	Andrew in SE KS	4	2127	Wed Jul 5 08:05 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	A Few Nice Kansas Tokens (Preview) Here is a link to a few nice Kansas tokens found by ITTHC club member Jim Simmons that are posted on the ITTHC Message Forum: http://www.itthc.com/cgi-bin/forum/webbb/webbbs_config.pl?noframes;read=2921 Hope you enjoy the pixs. Terry H.	Terry H	1	4516	Fri Jun 30 22:48 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Some recent additions to my collection... (Preview) I recently bought a bulk lot of non SE KS tokens. Here they are. Man this hobby is fun!	Andrew in SE KS	0	1870	Fri Jun 9 16:44 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Was it the Swastica that made this Auction end so High?? (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com/NEWTON-KANSAS-TRADE-TOKEN-STAR-THEATER-SWASTIKA_W0QQitemZ8424790027QQihZ021QQcategoryZ3458QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem	Andrew in SE KS	0	1888	Fri Jun 9 13:26 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Are there any 6 & 1/4 cent tokens for Kansas... (Preview) I saw one from Washington state the other day. If someone had a pic that would be great!!!	Andrew in SE KS	0	1940	Fri Jun 9 10:29 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Do you have a maverick token that needs ID'ed? (Preview) Larry (KSToken) has agreed to help us figure out our mavericks. He said he would be happy to look at some pics of our unknown mavericks and tell us where they are from. If he can. He is really good at it so let's try to stump him. FYI - a maverick is a token that has no information...	Andrew in SE KS	1	2409	Tue Apr 25 12:40 2006 by KStoken
	How did you get started in Token Collecting... (Preview) This thread is devoted to how you got started in the token collecting hobby. Did a relative introduce you? Did you see tokens at a coin show? What made you want to collect tokens?	Andrew in SE KS	1	1742	Sat Apr 15 16:11 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	PARSONS UNLISTED TOKEN (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8405749525&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1	Lucky	3	3049	Sat Apr 15 15:58 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
	Hargett collection (Preview) CATALOGING THE HARGETT COLLECTION J. L. Hargett had a huge presence in the token world. We often referred to him as “the mountain,” because you had to go to the mountain to get the tokens. Like Cher and Hillary, he preferred to go by one name. I doubt there were a...	bullfoot	6	2987	Tue Apr 11 19:53 2006 by colbyite
	More tips for photographing Tokens.. (Preview) This thread is dedicated for tips on photographing tokens. -- Edited by Andrew in SE KS at 08:58, 2006-03-23	Andrew in SE KS	5	3756	Sat Apr 8 17:41 2006 by Andrew in SE KS
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