Moneta's Temple and Gallery

Service on the Mexican Border 1916

Moneta — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:34:56 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This is good luck pocket piece given to soldiers, usually by family members to take on deployment. This NGC MS63 brown (and probably antiqued) is in unusually good condition and quite rare thus. Many of these soldiers were part of General Pershing push into Mexico to stop border incursions and Pancho Villa. While I have a few examples here in the Moneta Museum, this photo was borrowed from on-line sources in order to display an undamaged example, carried in a pocket, most examples are beat up and worn. There seems to be undocumented varieties. See NGC Census for all Mexican War Types (these are not documented in published books yet). As shown below the catalog reference for these dollar-sized pieces is HK ["So-Called Dollars"; by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen]. The catalog number range for these similar pieces is HK, showing the same WWI type soldier aiming a rifle, but those are WWI and this type is for Border Wars of 1916 - 1917. WWI types in HK are: 892 - 894, in bronze (892, 35mm), brass (893) and white metal (894). There's more to learn because it's clear that this specimen in bronze or copper. Recently an 'SH' reference became available for some in the series, by Jeff Shevlin & Bill Hyder. There's an on-line HK now available at this: https://www.so-calleddollars.com/index.html

Pirtleville Arizona, New State Bar - 12 1/2 Cents

Moneta — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:19:24 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: A metal detector find by my friend (he's also found x2 5 cents tokens as well, near a shell of a formerly nice building, he believes is the New State Bar location) that has to be added to Peter Spooner's "Arizona Trade Tokens." It a bit rough but the only known example. The bar was in operation around 1913 and thus the name of the bar.

USA - Arizona - Camp Harry Jones (Douglas) 22 INF

Moneta — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:51:57 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: I'm not seeing this in Spooner (Arizona Tokens) but he may use this photo for a second edition of his invaluable AZ Token Catalog. Nothing much remains of Camp Harry Jones, which was established to protect Douglas and this sector of the border from trouble caused by the Mexican Revolution and WWI German infiltration. While the Camp is not mentioned on the token, we know it to be Camp Harry Jones (renamed so after a soldier by that name was killed by a stray bullet from the Mexican side during the revolutionary disturbances), because Co. 'D' 22 Infantry was stationed there at the time. The 2 & 1/2 (cent) Check for Billiard Hall equipment was made available by the usual Brunswick Balke Collendar Company. Spooner has the dates of 1910 - 1931 for the camp with the naming date of 1916.

US Pushed Out Liberty Head Watch Fob

Moneta — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:30:14 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: This example of a pushed out 3D Liberty Head watch fob was found by my friend, a metal detectorist, in the SE Arizona desert. I've seen these in cases at coin shows and I think they're interesting items. This one is made of gilded copper. The photo was taken with a iPhone 12 Pro Max, it was my 1st experiment in using a cell phone for macro photos, it was aided by external lens, a ShiftCam 75mm Long Range Macro lens. The shot was hand-held and unsupported.

Libertas Americana - v. 2020, silver medal

Moneta — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 15:43:47 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This medal issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) is a replica of the "Libertas Americana" (Freedom for America) medals commissioned by Benjamin Franklin in 1792 to commemorate the American victories against the British in Yorktown and Saratoga. This Libertas Americana proof medal is struck from 1 Troy oz. of .999 silver, its mintage is limited 10k. Other examples can be found in palladium, platinum, and gold with much lower mintages. These are so popular and important medals that they have been repeatedly restruck over the last decades. Originals [bronze] are extremely sought after and rare. Symbolic Designs by Esprit-Antoine Gibelin, sculpted by Augustin Dupre, Lady Liberty with flowing hair is featured on the obverse, beside a Phrygian cap on a pole. Inscriptions include "LIBERTAS AMERICANA" and the date of American independence. The reverse depicts an infant (Hercules) crushing two serpents, symbolizing the British military defeat at the battles of Yorktown and Saratoga. The French Allies are represented by the goddess Minerva, illustrated above holding back the Lion of Britain with a shield. Inscribed above "NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS" (The infant is not bold without divine aid), with the victory dates of Yorktown and Saratoga below. Flawless Ultra Cameo Proof 70 with First Release Label. This replica 1776 France Libertas Americana Medal Proof Medal was submitted to Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review within twenty-four hours of release and awarded the perfect grade of Proof 70 Ultra Cameo (UC). The 1 oz. silver is normally accompanied by a Mint issued Certificate of Authenticity and a booklet detailing the significance of the Libertas Americana. More Info: The Libertas Americana medal was created under the direction of Benjamin Franklin. While stationed in France during the American Revolutionary War, Franklin received a detailed account of the Yorktown victory and was soon tasked to create a monument in its honor. Franklin responded with a proposal for a medal, rather than a monument, in which the United States would be depicted as the infant Hercules in the cradle, strangling the two serpents sent by Hera; above him, France personified as Athena (Minerva) would act as his nurse and mentor. The design became the medal’s reverse was further developed by both painter Esprit-Antoine Gibelin and engraver Augustin Dupré, each of whom furthered the design of France to also be seen as the protector of the infant as she fights the lioness Britannia who pounces at the child. The obverse iconography depicts Liberty with flowing hair. The obverse image would become the typical image of early American coinage. VIEW & DOWNLOAD: A "Numismatist" article that explores this historic medal can be see at this: https://archive.org/details/Numismatist1990July/page/n59/mode/2up

Lowell AZ - ANDERSON & JOHNSON - LOWELL BAR

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 15:05:05 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: ANDERSON - & - JOHNSON, - PROP. - LOWELL BAR; Rx: GOOD FOR ONE - 12 1/2 c - DRINK OR CIGAR. In operation from -1912 - 1914. R4

Bisbee AZ - J.C. WHITE - BISBEE SMOKE HOUSE

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:55:51 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: BISBEE SMOKE HOUSE - J.C. WHITE - PROP. - BISBEE, - ARIZ. LARS [L.A. SUB. (spelling, S/B: 'RUB'.) STAMP CO.] Listed in Birt (-1912 - 1924 -). Currently, there is no listing in "Arizona Trade Tokens 2010" by Peter Spooner, although there's a listing for 'The Smoke House' BIS-787, so this token may be an addition to the new edition. The purchase label says 'circa 1913,'

Bisbee AZ - W.R. CHAFFIN - Saloon

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:37:17 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: W.R. CHAFFIN - BISBEE, ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR - 5c - IN TRADE. With 2mm hole, another type like this has an 8 mm hole. This appears to have been a bar or saloon in operation -1905-1914. R3

Bisbee AZ - CHAS. WAHTOLA & BELL, Confectionary

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:28:21 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: CHAS. WAHTOLA & BELL - BISBEE, - ARIZONA. Rx: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE - W. This is an Arizona Territorial confectionary (Bell) listed as -1903 - 1905. R3.

Bisbee AZ - Hugh McLeod - Pool Hall

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:18:19 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: HUGH McLEOD - 12 1/2 c - IN TRADE (both sides) but reverse shows L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. (LARS) below. This was a Pool Hall -1918-1922- (known but open dates). R3 scarcity.

Bisbee AZ - E.B. Wallace - Cigars & Tobacco

Moneta — Mon, 27 May 2019 14:07:30 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: E.B. WALLACE - CIGARS - & - TOBACCO - BISBEE, ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR - 12 1/2 c - IN TRADE An Arizona token listed on the NGC slab (1910 - 1956), unusual for the length of a business [B-18L1].

Tombstone AZ - W. & Mc C. Saloon

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:56:24 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: W. & Mc C. - 1 - DRINK; Rx: BRUNSWICK & CO. Obverse outer legend is incuse. Walsh and McCann ran saloons in Tucson (1880), Tombstone and Contention City (1880 - 1881), then in Tombstone alone in 1882. Rarity R10

Tombstone AZ - TURF SALOON

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:46:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: TURF SALOON - A. GIACOMA PROP.; Rx: GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. Owner was Anton Giacoma, around 1914. Rarity R5 and has a 2 mm cut-out hole.

Tombstone AZ - S. TRIBOLET Saloon

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:36:46 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: GOOD FOR - 1 - S. TRIBOLET - TOMBSTONE A.T. - DRINK; Rx: THE J.M. BRUNSWICK AND BALKE CO (pool table). Rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ - TOMBSTONE BAKERY

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:29:52 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: TOMBSTONE BAKERY - TOMBSTONE ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 LOAF BREAD. Rarity R8 in square cross design.

Tombstone AZ - SILVER DOLLAR SALOON

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:24:56 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: SILVER DOLLAR SALOON; Rx: GOOD FOR ONE DRINK; with 10mm diamond shaped cut-out. Rarity R9 (-1902-).

Tombstone AZ - ROUTH'S LUNCH

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:10:55 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: ROUTH'S LUNCH 12 1/2c TOMBSTONE, ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE; rarity R10

Tombstone AZ - REVENUE BAR

Moneta — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:05:58 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: REVENUE BAR; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE; rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ to Contention City AZ Stage Ticket

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:23:58 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: Tombstone, Arizona: Rare Stagecoach Ticket from Tombstone to Contention City. An exceptionally rare item, circa 1880-1887, one of two known Sandy Bob stagecoach tickets issued to paying customers traveling from Tombstone to Contention City. Contention City was a Cochise County mining town founded in 1879 and was the location of the nearest railroad line. Despite being the first town in the area to have a railroad depot, Contention City lasted no more than a decade and became a ghost town by 1890. "Sandy Bob" Crouch operated a successful stage line in Tombstone from 1880 until 1887, when he sold his company. The ticket, 2 3/8" x 1.25", is in mint condition.

Contention City AZ - B.M. Maldonado

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:55:45 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: I. O. F. with moose head above banner counterstamped: B.M. MALDONADO - CONTENTION. - A.T. - 1904.; Rx: blank. Unlisted in Spooner. Even though Contention City is well known as a famous and contentious place on the San Pedro River, the location is not listed in Spooner and may mean this is the only token where Contention City is specifically mentioned. This also appears to be a general production token that was holed and then the inscription counterstamped later to avoid the hole. A.T., of course, stands for Arizona Territory with the date of 1904. It almost appears to be a type of I.D. tag. More research needs to be done, probably unique. Contention City was 3 miles north of Fairbank, both were closely associated with Tombstone area mining operations. A U.S. Post office was established there in April of 1880 but discontinued in Nov. 1888. Concerning 'I.O.F.' it's possible this refers to the International Order of Foresters, a "Friendly Society" dedicated to the care of the sick. It's American branch became independent of the British (& Canadian) root organization in 1874.

Dos Cabezas AZ - Queen Pool Hall

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:46:29 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: QUEEN POOL HALL - DOS CABEZOS (sic) ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR 10c IN TRADE.

Douglas AZ - Merchants Bar

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:42:02 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: MERCHANTS BAR DOUGLAS A.T.; reverse in missing currently, would read as "12 1/2". Date of operation in Spooner is listed as 1907 - 1911 and beyond, rarity R10.

Tombstone AZ - TOMBSTONE R & G

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:36:25 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: TOMBSTONE R & G ARIZONA; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE. This was a Saloon owned by Rybon & George from 1902 - 1904, listed as rarity R10.

Tombstone AZ - QUONG WING SING

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:32:46 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: QUONG WING SING - TOMBSTONE ARIZ.; Rx: 10c This was a Chinese owned grocery store around 1902, it's listed as rarity R10.

Tombstone AZ - Prospector Saloon

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:28:53 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: PROSPECTOR SALOON - GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE; Rx: blank. This rarity R8 token was found in Tombstone.

Tombstone AZ - Pony Saloon J. Marrs

Moneta — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:45:31 -0800

by: Moneta

Description: PONY SALOON JAMES MARRS PROP.; Rx: GOOD FOR A SMILE

Tombstone AZ - Pony Saloon J. Marrs, GF a Smile

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:54:28 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: PONY SALOON J.H. MARRS PROP. TOMBSTONE, ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR A SMILE, listed as rarity R9. James H. Marrs, was a frontiersman, proprietor, entrepreneur and one of the town's very first settlers. Born on August 15, 1856 in Beckwith, Fayette County, West Virginia "Jim" as he preferred to be called was the son of shoemaker James J. and his wife Mildred (Rhodes) Marrs. Jim left West Virginia as a young boy to farm in Missouri until 1878 when he headed to the gold country of Leadville, Colorado. But his stay was short; after eight months he went to Arizona Territory and in 1879 settled in Tombstone's silver camp. This token is listed in Birt and Spooner as being issued between 1900 - 1914. While many of the Marrs pieces are One Bit tokens Good For 12 1/2 cents in Trade, this one is only "Good For a Smile." Made of brass, it has an 8 lobed scalloped edge. Rarity for this token in Birt & Spooner is R8, with 7 -12 known. Fortunately, there is a lot of information about this interesting Tombstone pioneer and you can read it all at this link to the "Tombstone Times" (still published today with a digital subscription), it was written by Karen Mazzeo - http://www.tombstonetimes.com/stories/marrs.html For More Great INFO Use this: http://www.arizonaghosttowntrails.com/tombstone.html

Tombstone AZ - Pony Saloon

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:47:49 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: This may be an early version of a Pony Saloon token with the establishment being owned by James Marrs. PONY SALOON 12 1/2c, listed as rarity R10.

Tombstone AZ - Pony Billiard McCutchan

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:42:36 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: PONY BILLIARD ROOM V.L. McCUTCHAN OWNER TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA; Rx: GOOD FOR 10c IN TRADE "Pony Billiard Room" of Tombstone, Arizona. This establishment was owned by a V. L. McCutchan and operated from as early as 1923 until at least 1924. There had been a Pony Saloon in Tombstone, operated by a J. H. Marrs, until 1914 when the Saloons were closed. V. L. McCutchan had operated a Billiard Parlor in Patagonia, Arizona (see map below) from before 1919 until around 1923, he may have moved to Tombstone, bought out the Pony Saloon and reopened it as a Pool Hall or Billiard Room. Tombstone, the town “Too Tough To Die”, is one of the best-known towns from “The Old West”, it was here on October 26, 1881 that Wyatt Earp, Morgan Earp, Virgil Earp, and Doc Holliday fought Frank McLaury, Tom McLaury, Billy Claiborne, Ike Clanton, and Billy Clanton in the famed “Gunfight at the OK Corral”. The town's cemetery, where some of the above now reside, is actually named "Boot Hill". [a.t. coyote]

Tombstone AZ - AL PAQUIN Cafe & Billiards

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:43:58 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: AL PAQUIN 12 1/2c TOMBSTONE ARIZ. (both sides). This establishment was a cafe and billiards hall from about 1926 - 1929. Al Paquin was editor of the Tombstone Epitaph and County Clerk in Bisbee, exact dates unknown to me.

Tombstone AZ - Oriental Saloon

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:01:32 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: ORIENTAL SALOON (below: L.H. MOISE S. F.; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 DRINK Spooner hasn't listed this one in his 2010 catalog, stay tuned for more info from his forthcoming update. The Oriental has been characterized as "a regular slaughterhouse." Read and visit the link below. The Oriental Saloon opened on July 22, 1880, issuing in the advent of one of Tombstone's two fanciest bars. Only the exotic Crystal Palace would provide any measurable amount of competition. In February 1881 Luke Short, who had an interest in the gambling concession at the Oriental, was working his table. Charlie Storms, a professional gambler with a less-than-favorable opinion of the table operator, had apparently been making disparaging statements directed toward Short. After simmering for several hours, the confrontation erupted outside of the Oriental on Allen Street. Both grappled with pulled pistols, but Short succeeded in leveling his piece toward his opponents' heart and fired twice. Storms quickly expired but not before getting off one round, but without effect. Parsons, who arrived at the scene just after the first shots were fired, wryly noted that "the faro games went right on as though nothing had happened." [excerpt from the Tombstone Times by Ray Madzia]. To read his full interesting history please visit this: http://www.tombstonetimes.com/stories/oriental.html The die-sinking firm of L. H. Moise was founded in 1893 and Moise purchased the older C.A. Klinker & Co. in 1897. Although they became the Moise - Klinker Co. in 1898, they produced pieces under their individual names until 1904. This firm was in operation out of San Francisco CA.

Tombstone AZ - OCCIDENTAL BAR

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:56:32 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: OCCIDENTAL BAR; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 SMILE The Occidental was located mid-way on the main drag of Tombstone, Allen Street, between 4th and 5th Streets. Either in real times, or perhaps just in a movie, it has been said that Virgil Earp was playing an all-night card game with Johnny Behan, Ike Clanton and Tom McLaury in Tombstone’s Occidental Saloon the evening before the shootout at the OK Corral.

Tombstone AZ - ED. NEVIN'S BAR

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:51:08 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: ED. NEVIN'S BAR TOMBSTONE, ARIZ. (below: L.A. RUB. STAMP CO.); Rx: GOOD FOR 1 DRINK. Rarity R9 (-1906 - 1910-)

Tombstone AZ - J.N. McDonough Billiard Parlor

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:43:50 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: Peter Spooner's "Arizona Trade Tokens - 2010" shows a photo of TOM-525 with a rough but legible reverse, this one is wholly obscured. Listed ar rarity R9 (1892 - 1899-). J.N. McDONOUGH BILLIARD PARLOR TOMBSTONE ARIZ.; Rx should be: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c DRINK.

Tombstone AZ - J.J. McCLELLAND

Moneta — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 10:40:32 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN MERCHANDISE - J.J. McCLELLAND - TOMBSTONE, A.T.; Rx: blank. This was a Tombstone Saloon (-1881 - 1883-)

Tombstone AZ - J. MARTIN Saloon

Moneta — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:00:34 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c J. MARTIN A.S. IN TRADE; Rx: CHAS. PICK & CO. DEALERS IN (gambling equipment) CHICAGO. Spooner has this listed as a saloon in operation from 1886 - 1890, rarity R10. The A.S. following and under J. MARTIN may mean 'Arizona Saloon.'

Tombstone AZ - A. MADRIL

Moneta — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:52:45 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A. MADRIL; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE This establishment is listed in Spooner as a pool hall with open ended operations between 1932 - 1936, it's listed as rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ - A. MADRIL

Moneta — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:48:39 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: A. MADRIL; Rx: GOOD FOR 2 1/2c IN TRADE This establishment is listed in Spooner as a pool hall with open ended operations between 1932 - 1936, it's listed as rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ - KEG Saloon

Moneta — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:36:05 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: KEG SALOON TOMBSTONE A.T.; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 DRINK Date range for this Saloon is not given but A.T. means it was in operation before 1913, listed as rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ - M & M

Moneta — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:59:52 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: M & M; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 DRINK. As yet unlisted in Spooner.

Tombstone AZ - Machomich Mercantile Co.

Moneta — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:53:38 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: MACHOMICH MERCANTILE CO.; Rx: blank Listed in Birt and Spooner as R5 rarity. Macomich Mercantile Company of Tombstone Arizona. Birt -1904-1918- (exact dates unknown). 21 mm brass. This is a second and better example than another specimen in the Moneta Museum. The August 23, 1908 "Epitaph" (newspaper) reads: "The windows of the Machomich Mercantile store are particularly attractive today, the best result arising from an artistic arrangement of the Bostum cereal product and the well-known breakfast food, Grape Nuts. The Machomich Mercantile Co. is strictly up to date in the matter of pressing all meritorious articles of diet, and commerce on the notice of an appreciative public." For More Great INFO Use this : http://www.arizonaghosttowntrails.com/tombstone.html

Tombstone AZ - Machomich Mercantile Co.

Moneta — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:49:01 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: MACHOMICH MERCANTILE CO.; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2C IN TRADE. Listed in Birt and Spooner as R9 rarity. Macomich Mercantile Company of Tombstone Arizona. Birt -1904-1918- (exact dates unknown). 21 mm brass. The August 23, 1908 "Epitaph" (newspaper) reads: "The windows of the Machomich Mercantile store are particularly attractive today, the best result arising from an artistic arrangement of the Bostum cereal product and the well-known breakfast food, Grape Nuts. The Machomich Mercantile Co. is strictly up to date in the matter of pressing all meritorious articles of diet, and commerce on the notice of an appreciative public." For More Great INFO Use this : http://www.arizonaghosttowntrails.com/tombstone.html

Paul Spur AZ - Lime Plant 5c

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:13:27 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: PAUL LIME PLANT; Rx: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE. Listed as and rarity R9 token, location is in Cochise County SE of Bisbee and it was the location of a large ore smelter.

Tombstone AZ - KEG Saloon 1 Drink

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:01:53 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: KEG SALOON Tombstone A.T. (Arizona Territory); Rx: GOOD FOR 1 DRINK. Rarity R9.

Tombstone AZ - HAEFFNER & CALEY Saloon

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:54:19 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: HAEFFNER & CALEY - GOOD FOR 1 DRINK 12 1/2c; Rx: JACOB STRAHLE & CO. - BILLIARD MANFRS. 515 MARKET ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Listed as a rarity R10 token.

Tombstone AZ - Grand Hotel 5 Bar 5

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:45:55 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: GRAND HOTEL - 5 BAR 5; same on both sides with diamond shaped cut-out. List as a rarity R10 token. The following is from the Tombstone Epitaph, Sep 9. 1880: "Through the courtesy of Mr. H.V. Sturm an Epitaph reporter yesterday paid a visit to and made a brief inspection of the new hotel christened the grand which will be formally open for dinner this evening at five o'clock. The general size and character of the structure have been mentioned so often during the course of construction that further mention would be superfluous and we will confine ourselves to a description of the interior appointments of it. Passing into the building by the front entrance the first thing that strikes the eye is a wide and handsome staircase covered by an elegant carpet and supporting a heavy black walnut banister." [BigNoseKates.info] The entire article can be accessed from this: http://bignosekates.info/history1.html

Tombstone AZ - M. Geisenhofer, 1 Loaf Bread

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:35:11 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: M. GEISENHOFER; Rx: GOOD FOR 1 LOAF OF BREAD. Otto W. Geisenhofer, bakery in Tombstone from 1880 - 1881, possibly too much gun play for him in this O.K. Corral period, so he moved to Bisbee AZ and was in operation there between 1892 - 1910. Rarity R8 (7-12 known).

Tombstone AZ - ED.R. FLACH

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:26:23 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: ED. R. FLACH - DRUGGIST; Rx: GOOD FOR 12 1/2c IN TRADE. Tombstone Drug Company, rarity R10

Tombstone AZ - FLACH 5c

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:22:15 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: TLACH; Rx: 5c. Another Tombstone token shows Ed R. FLACH to be a Druggist (Tombstone Drug Co.).

Tombstone AZ - Everybody's Pharmacy 5c In Trade

Moneta — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:16:21 -0700

by: Moneta

Description: EVERYBODY'S PHARMACY - TOMBSTONE ARIZ.; Rx: GOOD FOR 5c IN TRADE. Minted by L.A. Rubber Stamp Co. (LARS), rarity R9.