Owner Comments:
TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Almost Uncirculated+
*Evenly worn, untoned specimen near uncirculated condition. Abrasions/contact marks are seen, but minimal. An overall pleasing experience example of this fascinating issue.*
TOKEN BACKGROUND:
Token used by “Wes-Arnies” in Fort Morgan, Colorado for 5C in trade circa early 20th century. — There is only one issue listed under Wes-Arnies which is included here. A moderately scarce piece.
CATALOG NUMBER(S):
Pritchard FO730
CMT F4395
RARITY: Pritchard estimates ~57 examples are known
NGC Census not available.
TOKEN DESCRIPTION:
(Aluminum, 23mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Wes-Arnies / Ft. Morgan, / Colo.
REVERSE: Good for / 5¢ / in Trade
HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY BACKGROUND:
(Fort Morgan, Colorado):
“Established as Camp Tyler during the Civil War, bathe fort was renamed Fort Wardell and, finally, Fort Morgan in 1865. The troops at Fort Morgan relieved the siege at Fort Wicked during the Indian uprisings of the 1860s. The town gets its name from the fort.” — Credited Source: Stuart Pritchard