CTA Token - Chicago Transit Authority
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. The images are of a token set in 18k gold but I can also set these in silver.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
To appreciate its size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
-- Coin information:
Chicago - CTA Token (1952 - 1997)
Lettering: CHICAGO TRANSIT CTA AUTHORITY
In 1950, the CTA started selling tokens for use on the surface system. Tokens eventually became accepted on both buses and rapid transit trains, and by the time of their retirement in 1999 cost $15.00 for ten, equal to ten times the single cash fare. For years, ten tokens had cost $13.50, offering a discount. But, with the introduction of the stored value Transit Card, the CTA offered this discount instead on Transit Cards to encourage riders to switch. Reduced fare tokens were also available. Full fare tokens are silver and about 5/8 inches in diameter. Reduced fare token are the exact same design, except they're stamped in copper and are larger, about 3/4 inches in diameter. On June 1, 1999, the CTA retired tokens for good, accepting only Transit Cards and cash fares (on buses). CTA rapid transit stations traditionally had agents in booths to collect fares tokens or transfers, and allow passengers through the turnstiles. Many stations had "automatic" turnstiles which took exact change or tokens, and some of them issued transfers. For many years, many rapid transit stations had been left unattended during slack periods, with fare collection by conductors on the trains.
See pictures for best description of condition and detail.
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. The images are of a token set in 18k gold but I can also set these in silver.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
To appreciate its size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
-- Coin information:
Chicago - CTA Token (1952 - 1997)
Lettering: CHICAGO TRANSIT CTA AUTHORITY
In 1950, the CTA started selling tokens for use on the surface system. Tokens eventually became accepted on both buses and rapid transit trains, and by the time of their retirement in 1999 cost $15.00 for ten, equal to ten times the single cash fare. For years, ten tokens had cost $13.50, offering a discount. But, with the introduction of the stored value Transit Card, the CTA offered this discount instead on Transit Cards to encourage riders to switch. Reduced fare tokens were also available. Full fare tokens are silver and about 5/8 inches in diameter. Reduced fare token are the exact same design, except they're stamped in copper and are larger, about 3/4 inches in diameter. On June 1, 1999, the CTA retired tokens for good, accepting only Transit Cards and cash fares (on buses). CTA rapid transit stations traditionally had agents in booths to collect fares tokens or transfers, and allow passengers through the turnstiles. Many stations had "automatic" turnstiles which took exact change or tokens, and some of them issued transfers. For many years, many rapid transit stations had been left unattended during slack periods, with fare collection by conductors on the trains.
See pictures for best description of condition and detail.
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineAncients
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks. The images are of a token set in 18k gold but I can also set these in silver.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
To appreciate its size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
-- Coin information:
Chicago - CTA Token (1952 - 1997)
Lettering: CHICAGO TRANSIT CTA AUTHORITY
In 1950, the CTA started selling tokens for use on the surface system. Tokens eventually became accepted on both buses and rapid transit trains, and by the time of their retirement in 1999 cost $15.00 for ten, equal to ten times the single cash fare. For years, ten tokens had cost $13.50, offering a discount. But, with the introduction of the stored value Transit Card, the CTA offered this discount instead on Transit Cards to encourage riders to switch. Reduced fare tokens were also available. Full fare tokens are silver and about 5/8 inches in diameter. Reduced fare token are the exact same design, except they're stamped in copper and are larger, about 3/4 inches in diameter. On June 1, 1999, the CTA retired tokens for good, accepting only Transit Cards and cash fares (on buses). CTA rapid transit stations traditionally had agents in booths to collect fares tokens or transfers, and allow passengers through the turnstiles. Many stations had "automatic" turnstiles which took exact change or tokens, and some of them issued transfers. For many years, many rapid transit stations had been left unattended during slack periods, with fare collection by conductors on the trains.
See pictures for best description of condition and detail.
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
See all Peregrine Pendants jewelry: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineAncients
Follow on instagram @peregrinependants
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Why buy from us? I see a lot of pre-made bezels, that are made for modern coins passing as "handmade" jewelry. Each of our coins is carefully handset in a custom made bezel which takes time and skill.Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for us to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. We cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.
Why buy from Peregrine Pendants?
I specialize in setting ancient coins. As a collector, I create jewelry to share these amazing objects. Setting them, however, requires knowledge because of their irregular shapes. There are some quality competitors, but most sellers fall outside of that group. What’s even worse than a poorly set coin is one that is forced into pre-made bezels. These may be suitable for some modern, machine-made, coins, but they are not for hand-struck ancient coins. We offer a range of settings and of coin types. What setting works best depends on the coin’s characteristics and the customer’s preference. For thin coins, I prefer a prong setting, and for thicker ones, a bezel setting. I wrote a blog on settings. Regarding pricing, many sellers take advantage of unaware buyers that think that something must be worth a lot since the coins are that old. In fact, many ancient coins can be bought for a modest price. It all depends on the coin and its quality. Certainly, if you are looking for an Athenian owl tetradrachm, you are going to have to spend quite a bit. When I am done setting, I research the competition before I price any pendant. Through this process, I think I offer my items at unbeatable prices. Feel free to message me if you think you found a better deal elsewhere (for the same coin type, in a similar condition, and set in the same way).
A note on import costs
Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for me to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. I cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.condition, and set in the same way).
