Coin of dull gray nonferrous cast metal in an irregular shape, replicating a Spanish piece of eight. One side has a central cross dividing the space into quadrants, two filled with a rampant lion and two with a stylized castle. Opposite side has a pirate ship with skull and crossbones prominently emblazoned on one sail, while top sail has "PIRATES / LANCASTER / PA" in raised letters.
Produced under the auspices of the Pirates Club of Lancaster as an emblem of their men's club, likely a later rendition of the original produced c. 1948. See Notes.
Some wear and flattening on coin edge. Faces have some wear at salient points.
Object ID
2009.003.7
Notes
This coin is perhaps the one described below, or perhaps a later incarnation. The following is lifted from the history given on their website:
"A beautiful emblem of membership was suggested and adopted at a dinner meeting October 21, 1948, following a cruise to the United States Naval Base in Philadelphia. It is a sterling pocket piece – the piece-of-eight - and insures the distribution of plenty of booty. The reserve of this fine coin carries the H.S. Williamson in full sail. Her flag shows, “Pirates of Lancaster, PA.” the coin is an exact replica of a piece-of-eight “the last one left of 4,623 picked up off the Azores some years ago.” The emblems: skull and cross bones, crows nest compass, treasure map, cutlass, tri-cornered hat, Pirate chest and a bottle of rum."
Commemorative Plate, "Washington / Visits Lancaster" with image of courthouse and individuals; in brown ink. Reverse marked "DeVault-Noble / Fine China / c.1974."
200th Anniversary of the United States Army Commemorative Plate
Description
Commemorative Plate, "Riflemen of Thompson's Battalion / Commemorating the 200th Anniversary / of the United States Army / 1775 1975" with image of three soliders, each holding a longrifle on a green and blue background. Reverse contains historical and copyright information. Copyright is Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee.
Old Lancaster City Hall & Historic Masonic Lodge Commemorative Plate
Description
Commemorative Plate, "LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA / OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL PLATE / 1776 1976 / OLD LANCASTER CITY HALL and HISTORIC LANCASTER LODGE" in brown ink. Reverse contains historical information and marked "Copyright 1975 / DEVAULT NOBLE FINE CHINA COMPANY."
Button from the 1977 Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention. Tan and black keystone with a white #1 in center of keystone. "Keystone Hook and Ladder Co." around edge. A 1.625in black ribbon hangs 3.5in below the button. in gold letters on ribbon: "57th Annual Convention Lancaster County Firemen's Assn. June 4, 1977 Columbia, PA."
Gold colored metal badge (2in x .75in) with white insert card, typed: "Christ B. Koehler" "1971" written in ink. on a 1.625in wide yellow ribbon in blue letters: "Delegate 51st Convention 50th Anniversay Lancaster County Fireman's Association Manheim, Penna"
Delegate badge from the 1970 Lancaster County Firemen's Convetion. Gold colored metal badge (2.125in x .75in) with white insert card, typed: "C.B. Koehler" "1970" written in pen. On 1.5 in wide yellow ribbon in black letters: "Delegate 50th Anniversary Convention Lancaster County Firemen's Association June 6, 1970 Denver, Penna."
white button with "BOOSTER" in red letters. on 1.625in wide red ribbon in white letters: "53rd Annual Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention June 2, 1973 Mount Joy, PA."
Delegate badge from the Lancaster COunty Firemen's Association 1974 Convention. White Button with "Willow Street Fire Co. 1974" printed around the edge in blue letter. Central circle in gold depicts frie regalia and equipment. On 1.625in wide yellow ribbon in blue letters: "54th Annual Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention June 1, 1974 Willow Street, PA."
One of two. button of the Lancaster COunty Firemen's Association Convention. green button with balck letters : "L. C. F. A. 1975" around edge. In center is 8 sided "Lancaster County Firemen's Asso Inc." logo. On 1.625in wide green ribbon in black letters: "55th Annual Lancaster County Firemen's Association Convention June 7, 1975 Vo-Tech Willow Street, PA."
