1899-1914 12.5C Tombstone, AZ Pony Saloon Brass Token NGC MS63

The Pony Saloon was located in the legendary western town of Tombstone, Arizona. James Marrs founded the saloon in 1897 and operated it until Prohibition shut down all bars in Arizona Territory in late 1914. This brass token, Good For 12 1/2 cents in trade, has a serrated edge. Rare in true mint state, attractive specimen, and highly sought after. Peter Spooner lists this issue as Rarity-8, and this example is most likely the finest known. Historical References list J.H. Marrs as starting the Pony Saloon in 1897 and being forced to shut it down when prohibition hit in 1914. Tombstone is known as the town that was too tough to die, the scene of the famous Gunfight at O.K. Corral, between the Clantons (cowboys) and law men, including Wyatt Earp.

Formerly from the Spencer Collection and this written description above can be seen there also. HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars