New York York Sub Way Token - "Bullet" 1986- 1995
This listing is made to order, meaning I will make the pendant and ship within three weeks.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
I've sold many of these at fairs. No also selling online. Note that this is made to order and will take 2/3 weeks to make.
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:
1904 Subway with diamond shaped cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Jubilee
Seventy Fifth Anniversary
NYC Subway 1904-1979
Engraver: William Bonell
Reverse
Subway entrance with diamond cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NYC Subway 1904-1979
People Moving People
Engraver: William Bonell
The initial subway token design featured the initials NYC in the center, with the Y cut out. This design was used until 1979, when, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the subway system, the “diamond jubilee” token was issued, featuring a diamond cutout at the top. In 1980 the subway token reverted to the design with NYC in the middle, though it was solid this time. Then, in 1986, the “bullseye” token was introduced, with a circle of silver-colored metal in the middle of the brass token. When it was introduced, subway fare was $1. In 1995, the final subway token design was introduced, the “five boroughs” token. This featured a pentagon cutout in the center. By the time it was introduced, MetroCards had already been active for a year, though it took until 2003 for the MTA to phase out the tokens completely. However, these weren’t the only transportation tokens used in the city! From 1929 through 1956, the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation operated streetcars in Brooklyn and Queens as a subsidiary of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT). This token was for a half-fare on one of their streetcars.
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.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
I've sold many of these at fairs. No also selling online. Note that this is made to order and will take 2/3 weeks to make.
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:
1904 Subway with diamond shaped cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Jubilee
Seventy Fifth Anniversary
NYC Subway 1904-1979
Engraver: William Bonell
Reverse
Subway entrance with diamond cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NYC Subway 1904-1979
People Moving People
Engraver: William Bonell
The initial subway token design featured the initials NYC in the center, with the Y cut out. This design was used until 1979, when, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the subway system, the “diamond jubilee” token was issued, featuring a diamond cutout at the top. In 1980 the subway token reverted to the design with NYC in the middle, though it was solid this time. Then, in 1986, the “bullseye” token was introduced, with a circle of silver-colored metal in the middle of the brass token. When it was introduced, subway fare was $1. In 1995, the final subway token design was introduced, the “five boroughs” token. This featured a pentagon cutout in the center. By the time it was introduced, MetroCards had already been active for a year, though it took until 2003 for the MTA to phase out the tokens completely. However, these weren’t the only transportation tokens used in the city! From 1929 through 1956, the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation operated streetcars in Brooklyn and Queens as a subsidiary of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT). This token was for a half-fare on one of their streetcars.
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.
Visit this page to see all custom order options.
I've sold many of these at fairs. No also selling online. Note that this is made to order and will take 2/3 weeks to make.
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:
1904 Subway with diamond shaped cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Diamond Jubilee
Seventy Fifth Anniversary
NYC Subway 1904-1979
Engraver: William Bonell
Reverse
Subway entrance with diamond cutout above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NYC Subway 1904-1979
People Moving People
Engraver: William Bonell
The initial subway token design featured the initials NYC in the center, with the Y cut out. This design was used until 1979, when, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the subway system, the “diamond jubilee” token was issued, featuring a diamond cutout at the top. In 1980 the subway token reverted to the design with NYC in the middle, though it was solid this time. Then, in 1986, the “bullseye” token was introduced, with a circle of silver-colored metal in the middle of the brass token. When it was introduced, subway fare was $1. In 1995, the final subway token design was introduced, the “five boroughs” token. This featured a pentagon cutout in the center. By the time it was introduced, MetroCards had already been active for a year, though it took until 2003 for the MTA to phase out the tokens completely. However, these weren’t the only transportation tokens used in the city! From 1929 through 1956, the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation operated streetcars in Brooklyn and Queens as a subsidiary of the Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Corporation (BMT). This token was for a half-fare on one of their streetcars.
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).
