Vintage metal casino token Pasino Aix-en-Provence 0.50 old token

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Description
This antique casino token, visible in the photograph, is a golden-colored metal piece, minted for the Pasino d'Aix-en-Provence. The displayed side shows a face value of "0.50" surrounded by a pattern of small raised dots. The inscription "PASINO" appears in an arc at the top, while "AIX-EN-PROVENCE" appears at the bottom, all in a classic font, typical of French gaming tokens of the 20th century. The token's surface has a hammered texture, with deliberate streaks and irregularities that reinforce its vintage and utilitarian character.

The token's golden coloring, clearly visible in the photo, suggests a shiny metallic finish, without indicating a precious material. The perimeter of the token is punctuated by regular circular patterns, characteristic of casino tokens designed to be easily identifiable and handled on gaming tables. Its shape is perfectly circular, with a thick edge visible on the upper border, typical of robust tokens used in the casino.

The token is presented in a decorative box with embossed floral patterns, lined with light fabric, which highlights the piece and emphasizes its historical aspect. The grazing light accentuates the metal's texture, revealing a uniform patina and some traces of use, attesting to an object that circulated in a real casino context.

No additional logo or brand is visible on the front. The overall visual evokes a retro style, probably from the 1970s-1980s, a period when this type of metal token was commonly used in French establishments before the advent of plastic tokens.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The surface shows slight signs of wear and a regular patina, with no chips or major apparent defects on the visible side.

Did you know? The Pasino d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the first French casinos to adopt the "Pasino" model, a contraction of "palace" and "casino," inaugurated in 2002. Metal tokens like this one were used before the widespread adoption of plastic tokens, and served both for betting and cash management.

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