{"product_id":"1953-1970-first-nyc-subway-token-small-y-cut-new-york-city-transit-authority-vf","title":"1953-1970 First NYC Subway Token Small Y Cut New York City Transit Authority VF","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 65%;min-width:260px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOffered here is a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eNew York City Transit Authority \"small Y\" subway token\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first token the Transit Authority issued, introduced in July 1953 when the fare went from a dime to 15 cents and used until 1970. One side reads NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY around the NYC monogram; the other reads GOOD FOR ONE FARE. The Y of NYC is cut clean through the token, the design New Yorkers remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: VF (Very Fine).\u003c\/strong\u003e All lettering on both sides is bold and complete, the crosshatched background in the outer ring is clear all the way around, and the N and C keep their textured surface, with even wear on the high points of the letters and the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, please read:\u003c\/strong\u003e even brass-colored patina with some darker and reddish toning spots. A small dark spot just below the bottom of the Y cutout on the New York City Transit Authority side, and a few small dark specks along the edges of the cutout. Small scattered marks and light scuffs in the fields, typical of a token that was used in circulation. Please see all the photos, which are the best description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDates of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953 to 1970 (undated)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York City Transit Authority\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUngraded and uncertified. The approximate grade is our opinion only. THE COIN SHOWN IS THE EXACT COIN YOU WILL RECEIVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping with Bourne2Treasure! Please check out our store for more coins and tokens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bourne2Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892963045435,"sku":"HD300 - 0","price":50.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1054\/6491\/files\/57_ea3a27ce-2a84-45f0-ade6-863afea34ccc.png?v=1793971001","url":"https:\/\/www.bourne2treasure.com\/products\/1953-1970-first-nyc-subway-token-small-y-cut-new-york-city-transit-authority-vf","provider":"Bourne2Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}