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Vintage 1933 Chicago World\'s Fair \"Century of Progress\" Souvenir Token
Exhibit: Days of Forty-Nine
Denomination: 20 MEX
Up for sale is a fantastic piece of 1930s exonumia from the historic 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. This souvenir trade token is from the highly popular \"Days of Forty-Nine\" camp exhibit, which recreated the thrill of the California Gold Rush for fairgoers.
Item Highlights:
Obverse: Features the bold text \"SOUVENIR DAYS OF FORTY-NINE / 1933 / A CENTURY OF PROGRESS\".
Reverse: Displays \"20 MEX\" with decorative accents. These tokens were often used as play money or trade tokens within the exhibit itself.
Original Packaging: A major highlight of this piece is that it still retains its original paper and cellophane souvenir packet, reading \"SOUVENIR DAYS OF FORTY-NINE\'RS - 1933 CENTURY OF PROGRESS\".
Condition Notes:
This token has honest, original surfaces with no harsh cleaning. It features a natural brassy patina with sharp lettering. Please note: There is an area where the original patina has been removed or been eroded away. This could likely retone with some gentle handling. The vintage packaging is intact but fragile, showing normal creasing and age.
Please review all high-resolution macro photos closely to judge the exact condition and eye appeal for yourself, as you will receive the exact token and packaging pictured.
Shipping: Will be carefully packaged and shipped securely to ensure the fragile original packaging is preserved during transit.
