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Vintage 1933 Chicago World's Fair "Century of Progress" Souvenir Token
Event: Oak Park Day Participant
Date: September 27th, 1933
Up for sale is a specialized piece of 1930s exonumia from the historic 1933 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. This token was issued specifically for "Oak Park Day," celebrating the local municipality's participation and centennial (1833–1933) at the World's Fair.
Item Highlights:
Obverse: Features the bold, capitalized text: "PARTICIPANT / OAK PARK DAY / SEPTEMBER 27TH / 1833-1933" with decorative dividers.
Reverse: Displays the classic, stylized swoosh and architecture logo of the fair, reading "1933 CHICAGO / A CENTURY OF PROGRESS".
Historical Appeal: Tokens minted for specific city or municipal days at the fair are significantly scarcer than the general admission or ubiquitous lucky pennies, making this a great crossover piece for local Illinois historians and fair collectors alike.
Condition Notes:
This token boasts honest, original surfaces with no harsh cleaning. Please note the minor environmental spotting/freckling across the obverse and reverse, which is standard for 90-year-old brass exhibition pieces. The strike remains incredibly sharp, with all lettering easily readable.
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 pictured.
Shipping: Will be carefully packaged and shipped securely.
