1933 Encased Lincoln Cent - Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Century of Progress Exposition
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1933 Encased Lincoln Cent - Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Century of Progress Exposition

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c. 1933; Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - Chicago, IL Encased Lincoln Wheat Cent (1933) issued as a promotional token by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for the 1933-34 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago. The cent is surrounded by an aluminum ring inscribed on the obverse: "Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - Safe, Comfortable, Dependable - America's First Railroad - First to Air-Condition Trains." Reverse reads: "Baltimore & Ohio Railroad - All Trains East & West Thru Washington - Chicago 1933 - A Century of Progress." Encased cents like this were popular souvenirs at fairs and expositions, combining a circulating coin with advertising. This example highlights B&O's innovations and its promotion as America's first passenger railroad. Token shows light circulation wear with toning and small surface marks; inscriptions remain clear and legible on both sides. MM - C-17800 - 091725 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditio

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