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This is a New York City Transit Authority Token - used from 1995 to 2003
Obverse: New York City Transit Authority / Reverse: Good for One Fare
Diameter: 19mm -- Composition: Solid brass with cut-out pentagon center
** Since first being used in New York City in 1953, there were five different type issues of transit tokens. They were good for one fare on any New York
- - - - - - - - - - - - City transit mode including bus, subway, and Roosevelt Island tram.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - This is type 5 (1995-2003) - very fine condition - Tokens are now obsolete
