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Obverse Design
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"OFFICER'S CLUB" curves along the top. An bow-shaped ornament appears in the
top middle. "FORT" is below the ornament, and "DAVIS" is below that, curving along
the bottom edge. Long denticles along the edge.
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Reverse Design
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"GOOD FOR" curves along the top. Large "5¢" in the center where is cent sign
is angled about 45 degrees, and is to the left of the letter "R".
"IN TRADE" curves along the bottom. Short denticles along the edge.
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Metal
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Brass.
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Weight
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Unknown.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 21 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown.
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Issuer
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Fort Davis, on the Atlantic side which opened in 1919.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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Rarity
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Scarce.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Conte Porras page #101 (photo), Plumer page #4.
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Varieties
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Two varieties are known - one has a vertical cent sign and
one has an angled cent sign.
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Function
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Probably a mess token.
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Population Count
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Six specimens in collector hands are known to me.
Recent sales include:
- Auction sale on ebay on January 3, 2007 for $240.39 plus $3.50 shipping.
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