{"product_id":"lot-de-jetons-anciens-varies-vintage-tokens-metal-arcade-transport-ipc","title":"Lot of assorted vintage old tokens – metal, arcade, transport, IPC tokens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features a collection of antique tokens, visible in the photo, with various uses. They show a diversity of round shapes, with smooth or finely beaded edges, and a palette of colors ranging from golden to silver, including coppery and gray tones. The tokens bear different patterns, inscriptions and symbols, some of which are clearly identifiable as \"IPC\", \"PTI\", \"MS\", \"KWASH\", or \"BANQUES LINGUESS\", as well as decorative motifs such as a star or a stylized animal. Several tokens have perforations or central cutouts (circular holes, slots), typical of 20th-century transport or telephone booth tokens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome tokens have raised inscriptions, with distinct lettering and sometimes graphic elements such as coats of arms or numbers. The collection shows a variety of styles and typographies, indicating their multiple origins: arcade, public transport, telephone, vending machine, or specific institutions. The visual diversity of this lot reflects the evolution of utility token systems over the decades, with pieces clearly from different periods and contexts of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the exhibited pieces, we note tokens with inscriptions in French and English, some adorned with geometric patterns, others displaying service or company mentions (e.g., \"BANQUES LINGUESS\", \"IPC\"), or distinctive signs such as a raised star or a stylized animal. The surfaces vary between smooth appearance, chiseled patterns, and marked reliefs. Some tokens are pierced or perforated, characteristic of transport or public device tokens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general condition of the tokens is used, with a visible patina on several pieces, indicating old use: signs of wear, light scratches, or oxidation marks are present on some examples, without affecting their legibility. The collection retains good legibility of the inscriptions and motifs visible on the upper face of each token.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible patina and wear, typical of an old and authentic lot. Inscriptions and motifs remain generally legible on most visible faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nMany transport or arcade tokens, especially in France and Europe, were made from specific metal alloys to resist wear and prevent counterfeiting. Some models were pierced or had cutouts to be recognized by automatic mechanisms, a technology that appeared at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour lot will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller, in compliance with AFW quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique tokens, vintage tokens, arcade token, transport token, substitute currency, advertising token, token collection, telephone token, vending machine token, arcade token, IPC token, metal token\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324686225735,"sku":"96d811b0-1198-4f58-bc2e-1c995b95181c","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b882f534-4e72-46c4-8ed3-a300e8ec48f5.jpg?v=1783760950","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-de-jetons-anciens-varies-vintage-tokens-metal-arcade-transport-ipc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}