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BIG token

matmit

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I found this at a tearout on my way home from work today.
I'm guessing it is circa 1911 (Schwaab claims origin in 1881)
It is a little larger than a half:shock:

Weather is into the 40's now, so not much time left to hunt really.
I also found a V nickel not too far from this.

Cleaned using boiling peroxide and two scrubs with a brass brush:D

Happy Hunting everybody
 

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Congrats on that awesome token! I can’t believe how nice and clean it came out, I will certainly have to try the boiling peroxide method, Nice work!
 
On May 8, 1888, the company incorporated and changed its name to Schwaab Stamp and Seal Company. Andrew successfully continued and expanded the business until he died on April 19, 1911.

So my best guess is that coin is from 1918

Nice find
 
Very nice! I always enjoy finding tokens.
Thanks, me too
That is one sweet find and it cleaned up amazingly!!
Yeah, I thought it would be toasty
That is one very cool token, great find!
Thanks
Sure did clean up awesome! Congrats on the great token!
Yup, thanks
Large tokens are kind of rare, awesome find, congrats.
Yeah, I have found only 3 now in 10+ years
Congrats on that awesome token! I can’t believe how nice and clean it came out, I will certainly have to try the boiling peroxide method, Nice work!
Definitely works great, without hurting the metal
Congrats on the nice token. Those are my favorite pieces of history to find.
Yeah, I love them too
On May 8, 1888, the company incorporated and changed its name to Schwaab Stamp and Seal Company. Andrew successfully continued and expanded the business until he died on April 19, 1911.

So my best guess is that coin is from 1918

Nice find
Great history, thanks for sharing
 
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