Telegraph Line / Tyson & Co.

Brass · 28 mm

EXO-NY-MAN-0014 obverse — **Obverse:** TELEGRAPH LINE TYSON & CO.

EXO-NY-MAN-0014 reverse — **Reverse:** Transfer Ticket

Manhattan transit token associated with Telegraph Line / Tyson & Co.

Quick Facts

Exonumist ID: EXO-NY-MAN-0014
Catalog X-Refs: NY630Lc
Material: Brass
Size: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Symbol: Pierced
Borough: Manhattan
Issued: 1851

Notes

Letters away from edge; period after N. Vars. 4. Telegraph Line was operated by William Tyson with 20 coaches, running from Grand Street Ferry through Grand Street, Broadway, Canal, Greenwich and Cortlandt Streets to the Jersey City Ferry.