A celluloid issue with an encased King Edward VII farthing – obverse only showing and no doubt dated in the range of 1902-1910. On the token’s rim are the manufacturer’s details.
Country of Issue:UK Manufacturer: Whitehead & Hoag Co U.S.A.
Edge:THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.92 FLEET ST LONDON E.C. MADE IN THE U.S.A. Encased Coin:1902-10 GB Farthing Issued: ~1902-10 Diameter: 38mm
ObverseLegend: “USE TABASCO PEPPER SAUCE” above the bottle image.
with “AND HAVE GOOD LUCK” below
ReverseLegend: "LUCKY POCKET PIECE″ above farthing
“KEEP ME AND NEVER GO BROKE” below.
(Images and Information Courtesy of Bob Byrne U.S.A.)
Encased Farthings 