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Obverse Design
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First line is "CAR". Second line is "SHOP".
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Reverse Design
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Only legend is the number "45".
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Metal
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Brass
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Size and Shape
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Round about 33 mm in diameter. Small round hole on the left side of the obverse.
Large irregular hole on the right side of obverse, probably damage to the
example piece.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown. Attributed to pre-1920's by seller Tom Crogan.
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Issurer
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Attributed by seller Tom Crogan to the Panama Canal Company or the Isthmian Canal
Commission's repair shops at Empire or Gorgona. During the construction days at
Gorgona there was the "Car Shop" or "Car Repair Shop" where train cars (not
automobiles) were repaired, so this may be a tool check from that shop.
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Numbers Issued
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Pieces in collector hands include #45.
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Rarity
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Very Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Source
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Plumer Collection since 1975 Crogan sale.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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This may have been a tool check.
I would appreciate
e-mail from anyone who can add anything to the history of this piece.
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Population Count
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Known specimens are as follows:
- Check #45 - Warren Lloyd Plumer Collection (simulated above).
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