Saloon Token Owney tag

Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897 · 1888-1897

There is no information to indicate the individual who gave Owney this token, “good for 5-cents at [the] bar.” The initials “L.J.S.” appear on the reverse side. This token, is known as a trade check. These tokens were used much as coupons are today, offered by merchants as a lure to increase customers’ purchases.