Here are Meadville, Pa., and other local tokens of a wide variety. After the Metal Tokens list (and one wooden token), there is a list of Copper Elongated Pennies. Medals are listed on our Badges, Tags, etc. Page.
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Metal Tokens
Avtex Fibers Inc. – 2” dia. bronze – Front (in the middle) says AVTEX FIBERS INC. August 1976 to March 1979 (around the middle it says) ONE BILLION POUNDS OF SUCCESS. The back is blank – Meadville, Pa.
Baxter, Jack, M. – a little over 3/4” dia., copper – the front has an eagle and shield, and says UNITED STATES BUCENTENNIAL 1776-1976 – the back says: JACK M. BAXTER COINS OF ERIE & MEADVILLE PENNSYLVANIA 814-724-1348 814-866-7501 DRAWER 600 MEADVILLE, PA.16335.
Baxter, Jack, M. – a little over 3/4” dia., copper – the front has what looks like Independence Hall and says UNITED STATES BUCENTENNIAL 1776-1976 – the back says: JACK M. BAXTER COINS OF ERIE & MEADVILLE PENNSYLVANIA 814-724-1348 814-866-7501 DRAWER 600 MEADVILLE, PA.16335.
F.R. Beatty, Chestnut Str. – good for 5₵ in merchandise – it’s the size of a nickel, but it is a copper alloy – Meadville, Pa.
Business Men’s Exchange, Meadville, Pa. – an octagon aluminum token slightly larger than a nickel – (one side says) NOT TRANSFERABLE, MERCHANT’S CASH DISCOUNT CHECK ISSUED BY BUSINESS MEN’S EXCHANGE, MEADVILLE, PA. NOT MONEY – (the opposite side says) IF DEPOSITED BEFORE JANUARY 1 – 1917 THE CRAWFORD COUNTY TRUST CO. WILL CREDIT 1/2₵ ON CHRISTMAS OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT SUBJECT TO RULES (in script) E.W. McGill TREAS. – Meadville, Pa.
The Citizens Traction Co. Oil City Pa. The reverse says GOOD FOR ONE FARE 1921. It is silver -colored, about 5/8” in dia. and has a hole in the middle shaped like a plus sign. Oil City, Pa.
The Citizens Transit Co. Oil City Pa. The reverse says GOOD FOR ONE FARE 1948. It is silver -colored, about 5/8” in dia. and has a hole in the middle shaped like a plus sign. Oil City, Pa.
The Colonial Trust Company – brass, appx. ¾” dia. – front says: THE COLONIAL TRUST CO., PITTSBURGH, PA. DIME BANK CHECK – reverse says: GOOD FOR CREDIT OF 25 CENTS ON FIRST DEPOSIT.
Conneaut Lake, Pa. – aluminum and slightly larger than a half-dollar, with a 1912 penny pressed in the center. The obverse says: SOUVENIR OF CONNEAUT LAKE. The reverse has a four-leaf clover and a horseshoe that says; KEEP ME AND NEVER GO BROKE.
Conneaut Lake Park – the size of a quarter in brass or bronze – One side has a bust in the middle with IN FOND MEMORY OF DON GUCKERT 1932-1996 – The opposite side has LIBERTY TOKEN, A GOOD FRIEND FOR 27 YEARS 1998, with the Conneaut Lake Park logo in the middle, that says SINCE 1892 – Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.
Conneaut Lake Park – obverse has the Conneaut Lake Park logo and says: LIBERTY TOKEN – Blue Streak Commemorative Edition Rebuilt by Don. C. Schonz 1997. The reverse has a large dollar sign and says: Preserve Your Rights – Know Your Constitution – Yours in Liberty G. John Harris – RIDES FOOD GAMES – 1” dia. appears to be brass – Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.
Conneautville, Pa. – about 1 ½” diameter, probably bronze – the front, inside a circle, has a bust of an Indian with full headdress, the dates 1814-1964 and SHAWNEE HILLS MEDALISTS. Around the outside, it says: SESQUICENTENNIAL – AUGUST 16-22, 1964 – CONNEAUTVILLE, PA. The back says: 1814 POWERSTOWN INCORPORATED AS CONNEAUTVILLE BOROUGH BY ACT OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF 1843-44 ….. “KON-YOT” INDIAN NAME FOR SNOW PLACE.
Corry, Penna. 100 Anniversary – Centennial Souvenir Money – slightly larger in diameter than a half-dollar, in brass or bronze. One side has a locomotive “CLIMAX ENGINE” with partial wreaths. The opposite side says: GOOD FOR 50₵ IN TRADE AT ANY CORPORATIVE (sic) BUSINESS OR REDEEMABLE AT FACE VALUE AT ANY BANK IN CORRY ON OR BEFORE JULY 13, 1961.
Ray W. Crane, Meadville Penn. – it’s slightly larger than a half dollar coin, made out of aluminum, with a solid rim, and cutouts, that leaves the middle shaped like a six-pointed star, there’s an eagle in the middle on the front and the middle of the back (in very small letters, that are hard to read) it says: PAT. 5-15-28(?) GEO. W. HEENE CLEVELAND, O. – Meadville, Pa.
Crawford County Trust Company – Front says: WOODEN NICKEL – CRAWFORD COUNTY TRUST COMPANY and has an indian head in the center, the back says: PARKING TOKEN – WE PAY $1.00 CASH FOR TWENTY TOKENS. Made of wood, appx. 1 1/2″ dia., printed in red.
Clarence Davidson, Conneaut Lake – it’s slightly larger than a half dollar coin, made out of aluminum, with a solid rim, and cutouts, that leaves the middle shaped like a six-pointed star, there’s a U.S. Flag in the middle on the front and the middle of the back (in very small letters says) PAT. NO. 1455289 HARVARD AUT. MACH. Co. JAMESTOWN N.Y. – Conneaut Lake, Pa.
Crawford Lodge No 234 F. & A. M. – 1848 – 1998 – 150 YEARS MEADVILLE, PA. The opposite side is covered with Masonic symbols. Looks like bronze, appx. 1 ¼” in dia. Meadville, Pa.
Dad’s Dog Food, Meadville, Pa. – brass, about 1 ¼” dia. One side says “DAD’S Since 1933…”. The other side has a dog’s head.
Elwood Deeter, Meadville Pa. – it’s slightly larger than a half dollar coin, made out of aluminum, with a solid rim, and cutouts, that leaves the middle shaped like a six-pointed star, there’s an American Flag in the middle on the front and the middle of the back (in very small letters, that are hard to read) it says: PAT. 5-15-23 GEO. W. HEENE CLEVELAND, O. – Meadville, Pa.
Drake Oil Well – aluminum and slightly larger than a half-dollar, with a 1959 penny pressed in the center. The obverse says: 1859 DRAKE OIL WELL 1959 – GARY OLSEN TITUSVILLE, PA. The reverse has a four-leaf clover and a horseshoe that says; KEEP ME AND YOU WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK. Titusville, Pa.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority – copper, appx. 5/8” dia. One side shows a blockhouse and says: GOOD FOR ONE FARE – ERIE, PA. – WAYNE BLOCKHOUSE. The other side has a circle with the words: WELCOME ABOARD, and around the outside of the circle: ERIE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
Franklin Hospital, Franklin, Pa. It’s appx. 5/8” in dia. and silver-colored. It has a hole in the center. The front says: FRANKLIN HOSPITAL FRANKLIN PENNSYLVANIA. The reverse has what look like rays around the center hole – RADIO TOKEN – (in script) Dahlberg, and a small star at the bottom.
Gelvin, Jackson & Starr, brass colored, appx. 1 1/4″ in dia. Obverse: GELVIN JACKSON & STARR – SINCE 1862 – MEADVILLE, PA. Reverse is blank with a raised border.
Hotel Rider – appears to be a copper alloy, appx. 7/8” dia. One side says: GOOD FOR 5₡ IN TRADE. The other side says: HOTEL RIDER CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS PA.
I.O.O.F. – One side has the I.O.O.F. symbol – the opposite side shows the buildings and says: SOUVENIR CORNERSTONE LAID JULY 30, 1925 (it also says) ODD FELLOWS HOME OF WESTERN PENNA MEADVILLE ESTABLISHED 1872 – appx 1 1/8” dia. made of silver, Meadville, Pa.
Albert C. Johnson, Proprietor N-E-T-E Cigar Store – GOOD FOR 5 CENTS IN TRADE – in bronze or brass, slightly larger than a quarter – Greenville, Pa.
Keene, Grace M., Meadville, Pa. – it’s slightly larger than a half dollar coin, made out of aluminum, with a solid rim, and cutouts, that leaves the middle shaped like a six-pointed star, there’s a U.S. flag in the middle on the front and the middle of the back says: PAT. 5-15-22 GEO. W. HEENE CLEVELAND, O. – the front says GRACE M. KEENE MEADVILLE – she is listed in the 1928 Meadville, Pa. City Directory as Dry Goods Co. Inc. r 97 Mead av.
Kismet Grotto, Meadville – one side has what resembles a bearded Viking head and the opposite side says: KISMET GROTTO MEADVILLE – made of aluminum, about the size of a penny – Meadville, Pa.
Linesville, Pa. Centennial plus two – looks like bronze, appx. 1 5/16” dia. – one side says: LINESVILLE, PA. CENTENNIAL PLUS TWO – 1864 JULY 21-24 1966. The other side, has an outline of Pymatuning Lake showing where Linesville is, and also saying: LINESVILLE PA. EST. 1800 – PYMATUNING LAKE.
Meadville, Pa. official Bi-centennial souvenir coin. The front has the official logo of the bicentennial: a tree surrounded by: MEADVILLE 1788 – 1988. The back has what looks like a block house and the sun surrounded by: HONOR THE PAST – BUILD THE FUTURE – APPRECIATE THE PRESENT – and around that it says: BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Silver colored with black accent, about 1 18” diameter and about 1/8” thick.
Oil City Parking Authority – SHOP OIL CITY – Reverse says GOOD ONLY IN PARKING METERS. Looks like brass, appx. 7/8” in dia. Oil City, Pa.
Oil City, Pennsylvania – Possibly bronze, appx. 1 5/8″ dia. Front has oil well, tanks, refinery scene in the center. Around the center scene, it says: OIL CITY PENNSYLVANIA 1871-1971. In the center of the back, it says: 100th ANNIVERSARY. around the center, it says: OIL CITY PENNSYLVANIA.
Oil City Royal Arch Chapter No. 236 Masonic token – (one side has) large keystone with Masonic symbols and ONE PENNY (opposite side has) two circles of writing: (outer circle): OIL CITY ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. 238 (inner circle): CONSTITUTED MARCH 19TH 1872 – with: ONE PENNY in the center – appx. 1 1/8 inch diameter copper alloy – Oil City, Pa.
Pittsburgh Railways Co. – 1922 fare token appx. 13/16” dia. brass, with a triangle cutout in the center. Both sides have radiant rays as background. The front has a trolley with PITTSBURGH RAILWAYS CO. 1922. The back has 3 GOOD FOR ONE FARE 3.
G.C. Porter & Co. – Go to for your dry goods – Clothing & Gents Furnishing Goods – it looks like an Indian Head Penny – Meadville, Pa.
John J. Shryock Co. Meadville, Pa. over 80 years – the opposite side has a bust of Ulysses S. Grant – appx. 1 1/8 inch dia. in bronze – Meadville Pa.
Smith Bros. Clothing, Meadville, Pa. – GOOD FOR 5₵ IN MERCHANDISE – made of aluminum, the size of a penny – Meadville, Pa.
Smith Bros. Clothing, Meadville, Pa. – GOOD FOR 10₵ IN MERCHANDISE – made of aluminum, the size of a penny – Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – (one side has) large keystone (that has three vertical, one horizontal, and a diagonal line, that makes up a symbol in the center) with Masonic symbols and ONE PENNY. The opposite side has two circles of writing with a blank center, – appx. 1 1/8 inch diameter copper alloy – Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – (one side has) large keystone with Masonic symbols and ONE PENNY (opposite side has) two circles of writing with a blank center – appx. 1 1/8 inch diameter copper alloy – Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – One side has a four-sided border with tapered sides and a curved top. There are two concentric circles with the letters (I don’t know the correct order) HTWSSTKS. It shows two Masomic tools, a chisel(?) and hammer. – The other side says: (the letters are arranged in a circle) SOLOMON CHAPTER NO. 191, R. A. M. MEADVILLE, PA. and says ONE PENNY in the center. Appx. 1 1/8 inch diameter copper, Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – One side has a four-sided border with tapered sides and a curved top. In the center is a heart with the letters MAN in the center. There are two concentric circles with the letters (I don’t know the correct order) HTWSSTKS. It shows two Masomic tools, a chisel(?) and hammer. – The other side says: (the letters are arranged in a circle) SOLOMON CHAPTER NO. 191, R. A. M. MEADVILLE, PA. and says ONE PENNY in the center. Appx. 1 1/8 inch diameter copper, Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – One side has a four-sided border with tapered sides and a curved top. In the center is a heart with a vintage car in the center. There are two concentric circles with the letters (I don’t know the correct order) HTWSSTKS. It shows two Masomic tools, a chisel(?) and hammer. – The other side says: (the letters are arranged in a circle) SOLOMON CHAPTER NO. 191, R . A. M. MEADVILLE, PA. and says ONE PENNY in the center. Appx. 1 1/4 inch diameter copper, Meadville, Pa.
Solomon Royal Arch Chapter No. 191 Masonic token – One side has a four-sided border with tapered sides and a curved top. Inside the border it says L.M. WORDEN there are two concentric circles with the letters (I don’t know the correct order) HTWSSTKS. Outside the border it says MEADVILLE, PA. The other side says: SOLOMON CHAPTER NO. 191, R (triangle of three dots) A (triangle of three dots)M (triangle of three dots) ONE PENNY. Appx 1 1/4 inch dia. copper, Meadville, Pa.
Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Pa. Looks like brass, appx. 7/8” dia. Both sides say: SPENCER HOSPITAL MEADVILLE with a small decoration in the center that resembles a starburst.
Rodney Clyde Stallard, Meadville – it’s slightly larger than a half dollar coin, made out of aluminum, with a solid rim, and cutouts, that leaves the middle shaped like a hub with 5 spokes, there’s an American Flag in the middle. The middle of the reverse, has a four-leaf clover with the words “GOOD LUCK”. The front says: RODNEY CLYDE STALLARD MEADVILLE.
State Police of Crawford and Erie Counties Pennsylvania (with keystone in the middle) – (opposite side)100th ANNIVERSARY 1872-1972, with covered-wagon drawn by oxen – about the size of a silver dollar in bronze – Erie and Crawford Counties, Pa.
Titusville, Pa. Parking Authority Front side says: PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE – opposite side says: GOOD ONLY IN PARKING LOT METERS. Brass, 7/8 inch diameter.
Walter Pierre Wells – R.W. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN PENNSYLVANIA. One side has a bust of Benjamin Franklin with 13 stars and FREEMASON around the outside and the words: PRINTER PHILOSOPHER SCIENTIST STATESMAN DIPLOMAT. The other side has a triangle in the middle (with rays and a face?) with an outer circle of words (within concentric circles) that say: WALTER PIERRE WELLS 1879-1979 (inner circle) R.W. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN PENNSYLVANIA. Copper, appx. 1 ½” dia.
West Ridge System – GOOD FOR ONE FARE – smaller than a dime, this silver-colored token is cut out so that the middle forms a W – Meadville, Pa.
West Ridge System – GOOD FOR ONE FARE – smaller than a dime, this silver-colored token says WARREN (inside a diamond) – Warren, Pa.
Wood & Stone Jewelers The front says: WOOD & STONE JEWELERS 967 WATER ST. MEADVILLE, PA. The back says: GOOD FOR $1.00 ON ANY $10.00 PURCHASE OR OVER DURING DECEMBER. Aluminum, appx. 1 3/8″ dia. There is a pocket watch from Wood & Stone, shown at the top of our Meadville Items Page.
M.E. Wyatt & Son – M.E. WYATT & SON 760 WATER ST. MEADVILLE, PA. – KEEP ME AND NEVER GO BROKE – 1 3/8” dia. aluminum holder with a 1948 D penny in the middle.
Elongated Copper Pennies
Central Fire Station, Meadville, Pa. It shows the station building in the middle and says: CENTRAL FIRE STATION MEADVILLE PA.
Crawford County Fair – It has a double circle on the left side, between the double lines of the circle, it says: CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR MEADVILLE, PA. In the middle of the circle, it says: (in script) Since 1945. On the right side, it has a tent, buildings, and a Ferris wheel.
Crawford County Trust Building, Meadville, Pa. – It has the original building depicted (before the addition was added) with: CRAWFORD COUNTY – TRUST BUILDING (no date).
Linesville Spillway – It has a caricature of a duck – LINESVILLE SPILLWAY – Where the DUCKS walk on the FISH – LINESVILLE PA
Kepler Hotel, Meadville, Pa. It shows the Kepler Hotel in the middle and says: KEPLER HOTEL MEADVILLE, PA.
Market House, Meadville, Pa. It shows the market house in the middle and says: MARKET HOUSE MEADVILLE PA.
Meadville, Pa. Coin Club – (in script) Monthly mtgs 3rd Thurs – (in script) Meadville PA Coin club – Est. 1961
Pymatuning State Park – It has an eagle head in the middle – PYMATUNING STATE PARK – LINESVILLE SPILLWAY
Spillway, Linesville, Pa. – It has a fish in the middle – SPILLWAY – EST 1934 – LINESVILLE, PA
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