1962 St. George
22mm, gilt brass
About this token:
- Design looks like older British coins, but text appears to be Greek.
- Bob sent this link http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=42340
to a discussion of similar items.
It seems that these tokens were made in Greece to put in New Year's cakes
for St. Basil's Day. Google "Vasilopita" or check Wikipedia under "Kings Cakes"
for more information.
Know anything about this token? Please send me a note: pineconeforge(at)gmail.com
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