Original Paintsville Chapter No. 137 Royal Arch Masons (R.A.M.) brass trade token issued in Paintsville, Kentucky.
This scarce Masonic token is denominated “One Penny” and was likely issued for use by the chapter or a related merchant as a trade or credit token.
The obverse features a personalized center with the initials “PPJ”, surrounded by the letters K S H T W S S T and Masonic working tools, including a trowel and gavel, all within a decorative symbolic design.
A desirable piece of Kentucky exonumia that will appeal to collectors of Masonic memorabilia, Royal Arch Mason artifacts, trade tokens, and local Kentucky history.
