ENCASED COINS
(Please note: the current list, as it is, is woefully out-of-date! If you wish to buy any of the listed tokens, please contact us by email.)
An offering of encased coins, primarily cents. Shapes are generally round; horse-shoe shaped will be designated HS. An overall grade will be assigned unless the coin and the encasement differ greatly. Orders totaling over $100 will be sent insured and postpaid. Add $2 for other orders. We buy encased coins! What do you have for sale? We are particularly looking for encased gold coins.
New listings marked in red.
AZ, Tucson, Bicentennial, 1775-1975, hs, 1975, BU $6
(CO) Colorado Springs & Manitou, With Compliments of Rosenberg Bros., VG-F, replaced 1907 Indian $25
CT, Bristol, Save Money - Buy Shoes at Lorraine Shoe Co. Where You Are Properly Fitted; 1932, XF-AU $40
(CT) Hartford, Better Loan Society Inc. 42 Asylum St., Phone JA2-8536 Signature Loans; 1953D, AU, with some dirt and light scratches, holed $15
(CT) Hartford, See Savitt and You'll Have It, 35 Asylum St. P.O.M.G., 1953Dm choice red AU $15
(CT, Hartford) See Savitt - You'll Have It, Jewelers, 35 Asylum St., Victory VE-Day, etc. rev., 1945, choice red AU $20
CT, Stamford, National Auto Supply Co., 1925, XF-AU $40
FL, Orlando, Florida United Numismatists, 47th Annual Convention January 10-13, 2002; Treasure Chest, etc. rev.; HS, 2001D, red UNC, anodized blue $2
(GA) Atlanta, Dixol Laboratories, Shampoo-Dixol-Hairdresser; 1945, red UNC $10
(IL) Chicago, Century of Progress//Chicago World's Fair, 1919D, VF-XF $40
(IL, Chicago) Museum of Science and Industry, etc.; Produce 1/2 kwatt of energy on bicycle; 1958D, XF, stains rev. $20
(IL) Chicago, Standard Fuel Co., Coal & Coke, 1901 Indian, F $60
IL, Chicago, Nelson Chevrolet Sales Inc., 1002 Diversey Pkwy.; 1948 red UNC, some small specks $30
IL, Chicago, Pabst Chemical Co., The Druggists' Friends; 1901, AU, some dirt/verdigris on collar $65
IL, Chicago 12, The Miracle Ham Company Tops 'Em All, 700 North Western Avenue; HS, 1949, AU, red and brown UNC $13
IL, Chicago, The Royal Taylors, Pay Less and Dress Better, small hole at top, off-set cent, 1901, XF-AU, uneven toning $30
(IL) Chicago, Harry H. Lobdell Co., Fine Shoes; The Foundation of a Fortune; 1909 Lincoln, AU $50
(IL) Southwest Federal Savings & Loan Assn. of Chicago, 6239 So. Ashland Ave., Insured Savings up to $5000; 1937, AU $15
(IL) First Czechoslovak Legion of Chicago; Benevolent Fund; 1940D, brass collar, mostly luster UNC $25
(IL) Chicago, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, etc., Century of Progress; 1933, large stain on cent rev. $10
(IL) Ridgeland State Bank Ridgeland Ave. & 26th St., 5307 W. 22nd St. First National Bank of Berwyn; 1928, AU, several spots $25
IL, Streator, Virl Z. Hill, Chevrolet; 1950S, AU $40
(IN) Evansville, Jim Nix Cafeteria, 194_ 1946, Every Meal has Budget Appeal, 112 N.W. 4th St.; missing cent, encasement VG $2
(IN, Ft. Wayne) Lincoln National Bank Thirtieth Anniversary; 1953D, mostly red UNC, some very minor specking of red on obv. $10
(IN, Ft. Wayne) as last, Silver Anniversary; 1949D, XF $10
(IN, Ft. Wayne) It's Name Indicates Its Character The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company; 1956D, XF $6
(IN) Ft. Wayne, Eikenberry Funeral Home, 2318 Fairfield Ft. Wayne K 4231; 1958D, red UNC $8
(IN, Ft. Wayne) Oak Lunch 127 E. Main St.; 1953D, red UNC $5
(IN) Ft. Wayne, Ray's Prescription Shop, 423 E, Lewis A-1145; 1960D (large date!) red UNC $5
IN, Ft. Wayne 2, Roy's Antiques 330 E. Jefferson St E4221; 1948, red and brown UNC $6
IN, Ft. Wayne 2, Acme Cleaners A-1488; red UNC $6; for those of you who weren't there, the phone prefix "A" stood for Anthony, E was Eastbrook, H was Harrison, K was Kenmore and the last I recall was T for Trinity.
(IN, Ft. Wayne) Lanternier Florists A-1252 H.W. Stolte; 1952D, blazing red UNC $8
IN, Hammond, Frank J. Wachewicz Builder of Real Homes 153 State St., Telephone 1617 Realtor - Subdivider; Own Your Home the Wachowicz Way; XF-AU, date is 1922D but weak! This is an almost 1922-Plain cent! $50
IN, Indianapolis, Northside Chevrolet Inc., etc. 1948, XF-AU $35
IN, Richmond, Dickinson Trust Co., Savings Department Pays 3% Interest; 1907, AU $50
IA, Council Bluffs, Continental-Keller Co., 311.313.315 West Broadway, Complete Home Furnishings; Good for $2.50 on any purchase of $25.00 or more; 1946 red and brown UNC, several tiny marks on collar $30
(LA, New Orleans?) Can be bought from the Crescent News Co. for 5 cents; 1906, XF-AU, toned with verdigris, collar shows wear $30
As last, choice brown UNC, except for some light pest obv., 1909 $85
LA, New Orleans, The New St. Charles Hotel Absolutely Fire Proof, The Sunny South; A.R. Blakely &Co., Ltd. Prop's, American & European Plans; 1901, XF-AU, several light marks on Indian $50
LA, New Orleans, similar to last, without several lines of legend; 1903, XF; collar is dirty $50
MD, Baltimore, Embros Wine Co.; HS, 1958D, XF $6
MD, Gold Seal Milk only a penny more; Lucky penny Western Maryland Dairy; rev. similar; BZ collar 1939, red and brown UNC $10
As last, VF-XF, some verdigris $3
(MA) Boston, Merchants Co-Operative Bank The Friendly Bank, 125 Tremont at Park St.; 1963, brown UNC $4
MI, Adrian, H.J. Benner Coins-Stamps, 511 State St.; 1964, red UNC $8
MI, Allen, A. Berman Coins 1030 W. Chicago Rd.; 1961D, XF $8
MI, Alpena, The Alpena County Savings Bank, Wants your business; XF, 1901, after a harsh cleaning, there remains some verdigris $50
MI, Ann Arbor, Farmers & Mechanics Bank, Capital $50,000; HS, 1888, cent probably replaced; coin VG, collar VF, stained $30
MI, Coldwater, Bank with Coldwater National Bank; 1929 XF, cleaned $20
(MI, Dearborn?) Olean Boilers, Use Dearborn Boiler Compound, AU, 1901 $65
MI, Detroit, Souvenir of; chamber pot! 1909 Indian, XF-AU, toned rather dark $75
(MI) Detroit, Buck's 999 1499 Suits & Overcoats Cor. Michigan & Cass Ave.; the collar is UNC so the coin must be too! $50
As last, a second piece, XF-AU $40
MI, Detroit, Dance & Dance 5925 University TU-3887; 1960D, red UNC $6
MI, Detroit, Eastwood Park Gratiot and 8 Mile Rd.; HS, XF, no coin $5
MI, Detroit, Old Coin & Stamp Shop, We buy and sell 121 John R. St. WO.1-1154; 1948D, mostly red UNC, some small specks $13
As last, red and brown AU $6
(MI) Detroit, Compliments of Wayne Bottling Works Melrose 4525, 3603 E. Hancock Ave.; 1928, red UNC $35
MI, Dowagiac, Compliments of Rowe & Canfield, Dry Goods & Carpets; 1906, VF, dirt on collar; probably replaced cent $35
MI, Ecorse, Priscilla Wear The Guaranteed Aluminum, Is sold by A.J. Plourde Hardware 4084 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1903, VF-XF, coin may have been replaced because the obv of cent matches the collar $50
MI, Flint, Green Leaf Clothes Shop, 304 So. Saginaw Street; HS, 1928; coin AU, collar nicked up $22
(MI, Grand Rapids) Frank Boonstra Hats and Caps, clothing gents furnishings; 1901, XF, a bit dark $60
MI, Grand Rapids, William J. Duoba Antiques 37 Avonlea S.W.; 1964, red UNC $7
MI, Grand Rapids, Haney School Furniture Co.; 1901, F-VF, nicks on coin and holder $40
MI, Grand Rapids, Deposit with the State Bank of Michigan; 1903, XF $75
As last, more ornate, name is larger; 1907, XF $70
As last, VF $40
MI, Jackson, Compliments of Reid and Carlton; 1907, XF but dark $40
(MI) Kalamazoo Numismatic Club 1960-2004, rev.: Commemorating the 50 States; encased 2004P and D Michigan quarters. 2 pieces $10
MI, Pontiac, First Commercial Bank, Capital $100,000; HS, coin AU, collar maybe VF with some pest $50
MI, Pontiac, H.E. Hotchkiss Coins, 263 Chandler Ave.; 1960D, red UNC $4
MI, Pontiac, Pontiac Stationers Coins & Stamps, 4 N. Saginaw; 1960D, part red UNC $5
(MI) Royal Oak-Detroit, Cut Rate Merchandise Stores, See Ralph and Joe Save Doe, 104 So. Main St. collar and cent both dated 1925, HS, F, cleaned $20
MI, Warren, Ray Holmes 22527 Van Dyke Ave.; 1962D, red UNC $6
MI, Ypsilanti, Steffe Auto Supply Day and Night Service, Tires-Gas-Oils-Batteries; 1927, XF, coin dark and dirty, spot of red residue on holder $30
(MN) So. St. Paul, Minneapolis & Duluth, The Van Dusen-Harrington Co., Commission Merchants, Live Stock So. St. Paul, Grain - Minneapolis & Duluth; 1901, AU, toned red, several small specks on Indian $80
MO, Ash Grove, Fred Hulston Motor Co., VF 1948D, hole at edge $10
MO, Kansas City, Birthday Greetings Thornton & Minor Clinic; 1953D, VF-XF $8
(MO) St. Louis, Contoy Piano Co., Largest in the West, 1100 Olive St.; 1909 Lincoln, UNC though deeply toned; collar shows wear $55
MO, St. Louis, The Good Luck Store, Men's & Boy's Clothing -Shoes-Furnishings, 810-812 Franklin Ave.; 1950S, red and brown UNC $15
(MO) St. Louis, Harry H. Sacklove, Mogen David Wine; 1956D, VG-F, verdigris on coin rev. $10
(MO) St. Louis, World's Fair 1904, bell shaped, AU (all St. Louis coins are 1904) $50
As last, RD, dot-design around all legend but date, UNC $60
As last, AU $50
As last, AU, small pierce at top $40
As last, XF-AU, but coin may have been replaced $35
As last, plain design, 2 small clover-leaves, part red UNC $55
As last, UNC $50
As last, AU $45
As last, XF, coin may have been replaced $40
As last, coin in large four-leaf-clover in center, RD, AU. mostly luster $55
Souvenir World's Fair St. Louis, I've been to Missouri and got cleaned; chamber pot shape, XF, spot of green on coin obv $65
As last, coin VF, holder VG, coin may have been replaced $50
As last, but a variety: Go way back and sit down; XF-AU
As last, similar but HS, XF $50
As last, XF but some green verdigris obv. $40
As last, VF-XF $45
MT, Fairview, The Bank of Fairview, Start your savings account at this bank; 1913, VF $75
NE, Lincoln, Guarantee Clothing Co., 1132 O St, Good Clothes for Men and Boys; 1935, mostly red UNC $45
(NE) Omaha, Industrial Loan & Investment, We pay 3 1/2% on savings, 1904 Farnam; 1953D, red and brown UNC $10
NV, Las Vegas, Joe W. Brown's Horseshoe Club; HS, holed at top, 1956D, XF $5
NV, Las Vegas, First Western Savings A Multi Million Dollar Institution, similar rev.; encased quarter, 1954, holed at top as made, XF-AU, toned $75
NV, Las Vegas, Horseshoe Hotel & Casino; HS, 1964D, choice AU, holed. $3
(NV) Las Vegas Club Home of the 49c breakfast; holed as made, 1972D, XF $5
NV, Reno, Bar of Music, HS, 1945, VF-XF $20
(NV) Reno, Bright Spot, Where the jackpots are; HS, 1973D, holed, red AU $8
(NV, Las Vegas?) An encased 1921- Morgan dollar: rev. side is "capped" with a plastic covering; "a Buck for Luck, (signed) Arthur Rudolph (?)" A tiny wishbone, horseshoe and cloverleaf are under the plastic; XF, curious! $35
NH, Manchester, Merchants Banks, 1972D, red UNC $10
NH, Manchester, Merchants Saving Bank, "Where saving is rewarding;" HS, 1957D, AU, not holed $15
NJ, Boonton, H and M. Chevrolet, 209-11 Myrtle Ave.; 1948D, red UNC, some specks $20
As last, large stain on coin rev. $15
NJ, Newark, The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Makers of Advertising Novelties with merit; 1901, XF $40
NY, Buffalo, Good Luck Souvenir Pan American Exposition; 1901, red and brown UNC $45
As last, XF $30
As last, UNC, cleaned, small pierce at top $25
As last, similar, but "I am your mascot;" choice AU, uneven toning $35
As last, XF-AU $30
NY, NY, The Chase Manhattan Bank souvenir, etc.; 1956D, AU $5
NY, NY, Ask for smooth sociable Schenley, etc.; HS, 1950D, red and brown UNC $5
NY, NY, Stork Club Lucky Penny; 1949, AU/VF, brass collar $10
As last, aluminum collar: 1926, VF-XF $15
As last, 1937, XF $8
As last, 1937, XF, some green on coin $5
As last, 1945, red and brown UNC $8
As last, similar but off-set coin, 1945, AU, some small spots on coin $4
NY, NY, Three Feathers Choice of Good Judges, Three Feathers Dist. Co./ Democratic National Convention, Phila. 1948 Souvenir; 1948D, red UNC $20
(NY) Niagara Falls, souvenir, 1905, UNC with verdigris in details $25
NC, Charlotte, Motor Medic, 1962D, XF, cleaned $6
OH, Alliance, The People's Bank Co.; 1907, XF-AU, several small spots on Indian $65
OH, Cincinnati, Compliments of Cleo Cola Whistle-Vess, A.B.D.C. Convention; HS, 1940, F, dirty $25
(OH, Cleveland) Bedford Automile Sales-Service, More Choice-More Sales; 1973D, UNC $5
(OH, Cleveland) One Account Outfits the Family, Rosenblum's 321 Euclid Ave.; red UNC, 1936 $20
As last, VF $12
OH, Euclid, Wellington-Clarke, Ltd., Scotch Blends "Strathduie," etc.; 1971 new half penny encased in a fold over metal device (toned brass); coin is red and brown UNC $20
OH, Painesville, The Citizens Savings & Loan Co., Insured Savings; 1948, XF, holed at edge $8
(OK) Okla. City, C.C. Penny King, H.J. Jeffries Truck Line; 1975, blazing red UNC $10
OR, Pendleton, Foster Motor Co., etc. 1948D, VF-XF, hole $20
OR, Portland, The Coin Den 10121 N.E. Clackamas St., "In Gateway;" 1964, UNC, some pest on aluminum $3
OR, Portland, Lewis & Clark Centennial 1905, choice AU $85
PA. Ambridge, Davidson's, Beaver Valley's Fashion Center; 1953D, BU $12
As last, red UNC with several spots on coin $8
PA, Beaver County, A.R.C.H. Snyder Inc. Goodwill Used Cars; 1946, BU $12
As last, red and brown UNC, uneven toning obv. $10
PA, Johnstown, Commercial Hotel Julius Wild, Proprietor, 442 Washington St.; 1911, brown UNC $55
(PA) Littlestown National Bank Safety and Service; 1925, brown UNC $40
RI, Pawtucket, Souvenir of 250th Anniversary, Compliments Slater Trust Company, 1921; nearly full luster UNC $40
RI, Providence, Auto Owners Finance Co., 68 Exchange Place, Gaspee 2405 Auto Loans; 1939m brown UNC $25
(TN, Oak Ridge?) American Museum of Atomic Energy Neutron Irradiated (dime); aluminum base, plastic cover; 1943, 46, 56; each $12
As last, 1916 and 1952, no cover on encasement; each $8
As last, but a medium blue printing; 1936, 42, 47, 50, and 1961; each $12
As last, a decidedly lighter blue; 1946 and 57; each $10
As last, 1942, no cover; $8
As last, similar but dime is squeezed into a dark blue soft plastic holder; 1963D $10
PA, Pittsburgh, Drink Duquesne Pilsener, Product of Duquesne Brewing Co., The Finest Beer in Town; HS, holed, 1949D, XF $7
(PA, Pittsburgh) Duquesne Brewing, HS, holed, 1949D, VG $3
PA, Pittsburgh, 2004 ANA World's Fair of Money; most unusual encasement: brass Pittsburgh transit token (Atwood PA765AG); $8
(PA) Phila.(delphia) The Hamilton Men's Shop, 2850 Kensington Ave., 3630 Germantown Ave.; 1920D, VF, small pierce at edge $15
(PA) Philadelphia, Kugler's Restaurant 15th St. ab Chestnut; 1937, XF $8
PA, Smithton, First National Bank 1900-1926; 1926, VF-XF, rather dark $15
PA, Wilkinsberg, The First National Bank, legend rev. also; 1908, XF $60
PA, Youngwood, Youngwood House P.J. Becker, Prop., We solicit your patronage; 1910, XF-AU $50
(TX, Rockwall) All for Hall from Rockwall,"" 1980DAU, several green spots $4
As last, similar, Elect Ralph M. Hall for Lt. Governor, 197D, AU $10
As last, F-VF $6
(TX) San Antonio Dealers George Downs CA.6-3409; HS, holed, 1934, mostly red UNC $20
(VA) Jamestown, Good Luck Souvenir Jamestown Exposition 16-7-1907, 1907, brown UNC $70
(VA) Jamestown Exposition 1607-1907, coin AU, holder marked up $40
As last, F coin, G holder $30
VA, Roanoke, Auto Spring & Bearing Co.,, 1945, VF, small pierce at top $15
WA, Seattle, A.Y.P. Exposition, chamber pot shape; 1909, VF-XF $120
WI, Cudahy, Golden Jubilee1906-56, 1956D, XF, dark $5
(WI, Iola) Krause Numismatics Philadelphia 2000, Major ANA Convention Sponsor; red UNC 2000 $2
WI, Kewaunee, Priscilla Ware Manufactured by Leyse Aluminum Co.; 1935, VG-F $8
WI, Milwaukee, The Empire, Four Luck Henry J. Wehr's New Place, etc. hs, blazing red UNC 1901 $125
WI, Milwaukee, T.F. Moore Co., Novelty & Sign Advertising; 1909 Lincoln, VF-XF, holder nicked up $75
WI, Milwaukee, Welding Engineering Co., Everything for welding, Manufacturers distributors engineers; 1936 XF-AU $20
DC, Washington, Souvenir of Washington, D.C., HS, 1906, choice AU $30
As last, 1925, bell shape, red and brown AU, coin may have been replaced, $7
As last, 1928, HS, XF by wear, corrosion and green both sides $5
As last, 1930, bell, XF, general corrosion $5
As last, fob-shape, part red UNC $10
As last, HS, 1946, choice AU but for green and corrosion on coin obv $5
As last, 1960D, bell shape, AU, some spots of corrosion $4
Canada, Windsor Canadian, The Smoothest Whiskey, etc.; 1963 Canadian cent, XF $8
Canada, Alberta, Calgary, Al Azhar Temple; encased 1916 Canadian large cent, red and brown Choice AU $40
Mexico: Tequila Sauza, The Largest Selling Tequila in Mexico and the World; encased 5 centavos, 1971, BU $10
Miscellaneous
A & P 1859 1959 One Hundredth Anniversary; 1958D, VF-XF $5
B & C Steel Co.; 1949D, AU, edge bumps $7
Beautyrest Magic Sleep Penny; 1937, XF $9
You can be as lucky as 2,000,000 Bendix owners;1949D, red UNC, spot on wheat stalks $8
Biltwel Shoes Sold Exclusively by Sears; 1964D, AU, small discoloration rev. $8
"S.A." (sex appeal) Chevrolet's Got It! 1948D, red and brown UNC $20
As last, 1947D, VF-XF, spots and green on rev. $17
Citizens Banks 1871 1951 80 Years of Continuous Service; 1950D, nice red and brown AU $12
Virginia Culver 196401965 Token and Medal Society; red and brown UNC Canadian cent $4
Official Dell Comics Club Member; 1953D, red and brown AU $5
You are always welcome Denison Buffet; 1946, VG $4
Dr. Drake's for croupy coughs due to colds, Glessco for adults, etc.; 1950D, red UNC but big glob of glue covers rev.$3
As last, 1951D, F-VF $4
As last, a variety, 1950D, AU $5
Joe Goldman Jewelers, Four convenient locations Use your credit; 1948, holed, G-VG overall $4
Jolley's Drive-In Markets Where only the best is good enough; 1933, XF, obv. toned dark, holder nicked up $15
Kennedy half dollar, 1964, VF encased in narrow nickel alloy collar, birth and death dates on collar, loop removed $20
Kinney's 55 Years of service Home of Educator Shoes; 1948S, nice AU $7
One God Truth-Love-Service The Kiwanis Circle Live the Golden Rule, 1949, mostly red UNC $15
As last, 1950D, mostly red UNC $5
Golden Anniversary Klaus, The store of quality 1906 1956; HS, brass gilt holder, holed, 1956D, mostly red UNC $15
Lucky Lewyt Penny Lewyt Vacuum Cleaner, No dust bag to empty; 1949D, AU, dark $5
As last, 1949, XF, spot of glue on Lincoln $4
I am your mascot, chamber pot, 1937, VF, spot of glue at edge $12
Mickels for Congress, 1953D, XF, some loose dirt $5
Peters Shoes For every member of the family, All leather etc.; HS, 1935, AU, some minor specks $30
Compliments of Poli's Theatres, 1907, UNC heavily toned, holder shows some pest $20
As last, but more surface pest (aluminum corrosion) $15
Rainbow Shoes Fine fashions for smart women, Stores conveniently located; 1948, red and brown UNC, nasty corrosion obv. $8
Save at the Rexall One Cent Sale; 1949, XF $5
As last, 1949, VF, scratches on holder $4
As last, 1950D, XF $4
As last, 1952D, XF $3
As last, 1952D, AU, rev is major green attack $3
You can depend on Guaranteed Rexall Products; 1956D, F, dark $4
As last, 1956D, AU, grubby rev $4
Wear the John C. Roberts Shoe All leather for particular men; 1924, AU, large stain obv. $15
As last, 1926, VF, dark and grubby all over $10
The John C. Roberts Shoe; 1946, VF-XF $4
C.H. Robinson, Inc. Nothing down a little each week; 1925, XF-AU $15
Your ad on this side Limit copy to 50 letters No 4; 1952D, XF-AU $6
Best & Co. 6th Ave at 35th St (NYC) Santa Claus Headquarters; 1932, VF-XF, dark obv. small pierce at edge $15
"S.A." Chevrolet's Got It; 1947D, G-VG $8
Drink Dr. Sweett's Root Beer and be healthy; 1907, AU $70
Union Pacific; looks like a hole was drilled in this Union Pacific/Pullman car token and a worn 1899 Indian placed! $3
Unit #1 Federal Credit Union Best place to save & borrow; 1971D, XF, dark $3
Vit-A-Way for ill livestock, more than just a mineral mixture costs so little, does so much; 1951D, AU $5
Wilbert Burial Vaults sold through funeral directorsl 1947, XF $9
Generic Good Luck Encased
Lucky Coin Club, RD, small pierce at edge; 1932, XF $6
I am your mascot, RD, 1907, F $20
Horseshoe, 1919S, F $5
HS, 1925, VF, dark $5
HS, 1920, F $3
HS, 1930, VF, several stains $5
HS, 1930, VF, holed, stains $5
HS, plastic, 1949, XF $4
HS, 1930, VF $5
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6-17-09