Tokens
RetailerSold by
The Connecticut Company
(American)
RetailerSold by
Connecticut Transit
RetailerSold by
Parcoa
Datebefore 1980
Mediumcopper (?) alloy
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of .1): 7/16in. (1.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of .2): 7/16in. (1.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (diameter of .3): 1/2in. (1.3cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Morton N. Katz
Object number2010.203.1-.3
Description(.1) Small copper token, circular, with the letter C cut from the middle. In raised lettering around the outside of the token are "GOOD FOR ONE FARE" AND "CO." nestled inside the cut-out C. Reportedly the last street car token issued by the Connecticut Company which operated the primary street railway company in Connecticut. It was controlled by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The company was formed in 1907.
(.2) Small circular token with a clear center surrounded by a boarder with raised lettering: GOOD FOR TWO ZONE BUS FARE" on each side. Reportedly the first bus token issued by Connecticut Transit which is part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and was founded in 1976.
(.3) A medium-sized circular token with a smooth center on which is a raised image of a parking gate. The outer border is cross hatched and has raised lettering "PARCOA / TOKEN. This token was for a commercial parking lot which was located near the old Scoler's Restaurant on Farmington Avenue in Hartford. When the patron paid the check, the cashier gave the patron the token to activate the exit gate in the rear of the lot.
(.2) Small circular token with a clear center surrounded by a boarder with raised lettering: GOOD FOR TWO ZONE BUS FARE" on each side. Reportedly the first bus token issued by Connecticut Transit which is part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and was founded in 1976.
(.3) A medium-sized circular token with a smooth center on which is a raised image of a parking gate. The outer border is cross hatched and has raised lettering "PARCOA / TOKEN. This token was for a commercial parking lot which was located near the old Scoler's Restaurant on Farmington Avenue in Hartford. When the patron paid the check, the cashier gave the patron the token to activate the exit gate in the rear of the lot.
Status
Not on view
1976
1840s
1914-1918
