Rare Vintage Transit Token Lot • NYC Y Pasadena Rose Buffalo IRC & More • 11 PCS
$ 76.56
Description
A Century of Motion: Museum-Grade Archive - 11 Iconic American Transit Tokens This is a curated Archive spanning the early 20th century to the late 1960s. These tokens represent the mechanical era of American cities—before digital taps and cards. The collection is defined by its Specialized Cutouts , including the rare Pasadena Rose (symbolizing the City of Roses) and the Los Angeles Bell (echoing the historic California missions). The "Unicorn" Rarities Included: Pasadena Rose: A high-relief silver-tone masterpiece. The most aesthetic transit token ever minted. L.A. Railway Bell: Iconic mission-bell symbol from the legendary California streetcar lines. NYC "Y" Evolution: Both Large (1953) and Small variants—the DNA of the New York underground. Buffalo IRC: Rare early 20th-century heritage from the International Railway Co. (Niagara Falls/Buffalo). Key Historical Highlights: The "Y" Evolution: Features both the Large and Small NYC "Y" tokens, documenting the transition of the world's most famous subway. Industrial Northeast: Relics from the Delaware River Bridge and the Buffalo IRC reflect the massive transit growth of the post-war industrial boom. Alphabet & Symbol Rarities: Collectors specifically hunt for the Tucson "T" , Oklahoma "O" , and the Philadelphia Keystone cutouts, all of which are included here in superior condition. Token Description - Origin & Authority - Collector Value: Top Left (Gold, Text Edge) Delaware River Bridge Line (PTC/PRT) $12.00 Top Middle (Gold, Large Y) NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) $8.00 Top Right (Silver, Small Y) NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) $15.00 Middle Left (Silver, PRT Cutout) Philadelphia Bridge Line (PRT) $18.00 Middle Center (Gold, PTC Cutout) Philadelphia Transportation Co. $10.00 Middle Right (Gold, Symbol) Carlsbad City Lines Inc (CA) $20.00 Far Right (Silver, ROSE) Pasadena City Lines Inc $35.00 Bottom Left (Silver, T) Tucson Rapid Transit Co. (AZ) $15.00 Bottom Mid-L (IRC Buffalo) International Railway Co. $25.00 Bottom Mid-R (Silver, BELL) Los Angeles Railway $25.00 Bottom Right (Gold, O) Oklahoma Railway Co. (OKC) $15.00 TOTAL VALUE OF THE LOT: 198$ Perfect For: Serious Exonumia & Fare Token Collectors: Those looking to fill major gaps in their collection with "alphabetical cutouts" (T, O, Y) and "pictorial symbols" (Rose, Bell). Artisans & Jewelry Designers: Makers of high-end cufflinks, pendants, and "Coin Rings" who require authentic, high-luster vintage metals for bespoke commissions. MCM & Americana Enthusiasts: Interior designers or collectors looking for authentic mid-century artifacts to display in shadow boxes or as office "curios." Museum & Educational Curators: Ideal for transit museums or historical archives needing a representative "Trans-Continental" set of 20th-century fare history. Perfect Gift For: The History Buff Who Has Everything: A unique "unrepeatable" gift for someone fascinated by American industrial growth and the history of New York, L.A., and Philadelphia. Retiring Transit Employees: A sentimental, museum-grade gift for bus drivers, subway conductors, or MTA/SEPTA/LACMTA veterans. Milestone Occasions (50th/60th/70th Birthdays): These tokens were the "currency of the city" during the birth years of many current collectors. Pasadena & L.A. Natives: A nostalgic gift for Southern Californians, featuring the legendary Pasadena Rose and L.A. Bell—symbols of their local heritage. Own a piece of American history that will never be minted again. This curated 11-piece archive is the only set on eBay featuring the Pasadena Rose and Los Angeles Bell in one collection. Perfect for serious historians — Add to Cart now to secure this unrepeatable discovery before it’s gone .
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