1921

St. Lucia, lot of 4 brass, uniface, coal tokens for the PETER COALING CO. LD. in denominations of "1

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St. Lucia, lot of 4 brass, uniface, coal tokens for the PETER COALING CO. LD. in denominations of  1
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St. Lucia, lot of 4 brass, uniface, coal tokens for the PETER COALING CO. LD. in denominations of "1/-" (1 shilling, oval), "4" (4 pence, round), "2" (2 pence, round) and "D" (1 penny?, square), early 1900s. Lyall-486, 487, 489 and 490. 26.3 grams total This series of different-shaped tokens bears a number or letter in the center of each, which some believe refer to loads of coal, but we agree with Lyall that they are British denominations, except for a pair in the series that shows D and N (this set lacks the N) for "day" and "night" shifts. Lyall also feels these tokens were for tasks other than carrying coal onto the ships. All 4 pieces in this lot are in decent condition, F-VF on average, in various shades of brown.