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Obverse Design
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"MILWAUKEE" curves along the top. "BREW" and "N.C.O. CLUB" are in two lines
in the center. "FT. AMADOR" curves along the bottom. All lettering appears to be
the same size. Circle of large beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Reverse Design
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"GOOD FOR" curves along the top. Large "50¢" in the center. The cent sign
is vertical. "IN TRADE" curves along the bottom.
Circle of large beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Metal
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Brass.
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Weight
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5.3 grams.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 28.9 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Pre-World War II.
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Issuer
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Fort Amador, on the Pacific Ocean which opened in 1913 as Fort Grant, and was
renamed for Panama's first President. Ex-President Amador died on May 2, 1909,
just a few months after the end of his term in office. The Fort Grant name
was then used to refer to the causeway and three fortified islands adjacent
to Fort Amador.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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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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Other Catalog Numbers
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Cunningham's CZ50f, Curto's F8-50.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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Probably a Post Exchange token.
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Population Count
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Two specimens in collector hands are known to me.
Recent sales include:
- Auction sale on ebay on December 9, 2002 for $128.49 in condition VF/EF.
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