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Poker chip help

JJ Blair

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A very generous forum buddy gave me this poker chip. Everything about it says '59-'60, in terms of the stamped edges, pressed font with filled bronze paint, etc. But the thickness is throwing me off.

It's not as thick as the pre-'59 chip on Frances, and it's not as thick as the chip on Birdy. But it's as thick as the black pre-'59 chip on Betty.

Did the thickness of these things vary? I'm also assuming that the color varies as much as the pick guard and M69s colors vary?

Thoughts, please?

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58burst

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That looks like the earlier font than the late 59-60 font from that angle, the mid-50's chips were thinner and used that font, so probably one of those-
 
sws1

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Here's a real '58 ring that Kim sold at some point. Very blocky letters.
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Here's the series 2 ring, with the changed/art deco font.
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The "R" in rhythm on yours doesn't look like either. Yours almost looks like a hybrid. Could it be from mid/early 50s?
 
JJ Blair

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It's definitely the thinner type font, but good eye by sws on the "R". The paint is worn off on Birdy's chip, so I couldn't see that letter.

I wonder who made this.
 
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sws1 said:
Here's a real '58 ring that Kim sold at some point. Very blocky letters.
oquybte397mrxtzi3lr7.jpg


Here's the series 2 ring, with the changed/art deco font.
images


The "R" in rhythm on yours doesn't look like either. Yours almost looks like a hybrid. Could it be from mid/early 50s?
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Is the "series 2 ring " like a '59 poker chip ?
 
Fried okra

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If anyone knows where an original 58 poker chip is for sale. Please let me know.:salude
 
58burst

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Uncle Lou used to have burst parts, I bought some when restoring my '58, but if so they won't be cheap-
 
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