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Old 12-06-2017, 11:58 AM
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Default Babe Ruth Exhibit Supply Coin question

I'm pretty much a Ruth collector and like to pick up weird/rare items when and if they appear at a decent price. So I picked this up the other day and the only thing I could find was a 3 Tom Mix Coins that is the same Lucky Pocket Piece. Hake sold one and had it labeled as c.1933.

Now I don't know anything about Hake so I don't know how reputable they are so it's why I'm asking here.

Has anyone seen one of these before or have any info. They were distributed the Exhibit Supply Company and made by Whitehead and Hoag. It's bronze and the size of a half dollar. I do know too these lucky type coins were big in the late 20's-early 30's based off some research. But thats all I have.

Any additional info would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Old 12-06-2017, 12:36 PM
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Haven't seen one in 5 years of obsessively checking eBay for Ruth and Gehrig items. Cool piece.
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Thanks Steve, thought it was interesting for sure.
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I used my 5 year ebay rule all the time. If I haven't seen one in 5 years. . . . . Buy it.
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Yeah I sort of guy buy if it's old, Ruth and under $300 it's worth a flier.
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Giving it a friendly bump but I'm starting to assume this is one of the "too rare" for it's own good and information is scarce at best.
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Tried to find anything on Exhibits coins generally and drew a complete blank.
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Sold for $56
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...pply-485583530

Also sold for $56 and in much better shape
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...babe-498819345

Sold for $34
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...edal-136114570
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Cool piece. I've never seen one.

Would be great to find some old advertisement from Exhibits Supply Co. mentioning them. Wish I had some info to add.
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THanks for the info Dan. None really say dates except the one that says 1930s. You would think since it’s an exhibit item there would be more info. Either way I’ll keep mine close so I can hopefully win the lotto now. Lol
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ESC also made a similar coin featuring Tom Mix who died in 1940 so I would be comfortable saying that the Ruth coin is almost certainly 1930s and possibly even 1920s.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...cky-1847915425

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...ply-1724356945
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These listings may have solved the mystery.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...-heilmann-very

"** These Cards all Have REALLY COOL Advertising on the backs-it takes up the Whole Backside.."Save your Coupons for Free Prizes"...Etc..."Lucky Pocket Piece of Babe Ruth, Photos of Tom Mix, Charles Lindbergh, etc.. Exhibit Supply co., Address, cutout coupon... +++ REALLY TOUGH & Desirable/Collectible Issue -"

This listing actually shows the back side with the info.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...fatty-arbuckle
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Nice find!

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These listings may have solved the mystery.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...-heilmann-very

"** These Cards all Have REALLY COOL Advertising on the backs-it takes up the Whole Backside.."Save your Coupons for Free Prizes"...Etc..."Lucky Pocket Piece of Babe Ruth, Photos of Tom Mix, Charles Lindbergh, etc.. Exhibit Supply co., Address, cutout coupon... +++ REALLY TOUGH & Desirable/Collectible Issue -"

This listing actually shows the back side with the info.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...fatty-arbuckle
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Hard to believe any kid took a token over a noisy nose blower.
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Thanks for all the info Dan! Really much appreciated. So this puts these as circa 1931-32 then.
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Thanks for all the info Dan! Really much appreciated. So this puts these as circa 1931-32 then.
Yep, I would say that pinpoints them right to 31-32.
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