CTA Token - Chicago Transit Authority
Product Description:
This pendant features an original New York City transit token — a piece of living history — custom-set in a hand-forged 18k gold bezel. The coin is gently cradled in the bezel, which is hammered over both edges, then sanded and polished for a smooth, lasting finish.
These are made to order and ship within 2–3 weeks. I've sold many of these pendants at fairs and am now making them available online as well. Visit this page to explore more custom coin options.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, relief, and bail design, see the photo showing it next to a U.S. quarter.
Token Information:
New York City’s subway tokens were used from 1953 to 2003, evolving through several iconic designs. This pendant features one of the earlier tokens issued for the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation — used on streetcars from 1929 to 1956. These half-fare tokens are among the earliest in NYC transit history, representing a time before the MetroCard, before digital turnstiles, and before the five boroughs were truly connected.
Each token is unique, showing age and use from its time in circulation — a perfect tribute to the city that never sleeps.
Pendant Details:
Genuine vintage NYC transit token
Solid 18k yellow gold bezel, handmade
Pendant height (with bail): ~30–32mm
Chain not included; inquire for chain options
Includes jewelry pouch and authenticity card
If you love pieces that carry stories, you can read a bit about how I got started here: My Story
Product Description:
This pendant features an original New York City transit token — a piece of living history — custom-set in a hand-forged 18k gold bezel. The coin is gently cradled in the bezel, which is hammered over both edges, then sanded and polished for a smooth, lasting finish.
These are made to order and ship within 2–3 weeks. I've sold many of these pendants at fairs and am now making them available online as well. Visit this page to explore more custom coin options.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, relief, and bail design, see the photo showing it next to a U.S. quarter.
Token Information:
New York City’s subway tokens were used from 1953 to 2003, evolving through several iconic designs. This pendant features one of the earlier tokens issued for the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation — used on streetcars from 1929 to 1956. These half-fare tokens are among the earliest in NYC transit history, representing a time before the MetroCard, before digital turnstiles, and before the five boroughs were truly connected.
Each token is unique, showing age and use from its time in circulation — a perfect tribute to the city that never sleeps.
Pendant Details:
Genuine vintage NYC transit token
Solid 18k yellow gold bezel, handmade
Pendant height (with bail): ~30–32mm
Chain not included; inquire for chain options
Includes jewelry pouch and authenticity card
If you love pieces that carry stories, you can read a bit about how I got started here: My Story
Product Description:
This pendant features an original New York City transit token — a piece of living history — custom-set in a hand-forged 18k gold bezel. The coin is gently cradled in the bezel, which is hammered over both edges, then sanded and polished for a smooth, lasting finish.
These are made to order and ship within 2–3 weeks. I've sold many of these pendants at fairs and am now making them available online as well. Visit this page to explore more custom coin options.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, relief, and bail design, see the photo showing it next to a U.S. quarter.
Token Information:
New York City’s subway tokens were used from 1953 to 2003, evolving through several iconic designs. This pendant features one of the earlier tokens issued for the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation — used on streetcars from 1929 to 1956. These half-fare tokens are among the earliest in NYC transit history, representing a time before the MetroCard, before digital turnstiles, and before the five boroughs were truly connected.
Each token is unique, showing age and use from its time in circulation — a perfect tribute to the city that never sleeps.
Pendant Details:
Genuine vintage NYC transit token
Solid 18k yellow gold bezel, handmade
Pendant height (with bail): ~30–32mm
Chain not included; inquire for chain options
Includes jewelry pouch and authenticity card
If you love pieces that carry stories, you can read a bit about how I got started here: My Story
Why buy from Peregrine Pendants?
I specialize in setting ancient coins. As a collector, I create jewelry to share these amazing objects. Setting them, however, requires knowledge because of their irregular shapes. There are some quality competitors, but most sellers fall outside of that group. What’s even worse than a poorly set coin is one that is forced into pre-made bezels. These may be suitable for some modern, machine-made, coins, but they are not for hand-struck ancient coins. We offer a range of settings and of coin types. What setting works best depends on the coin’s characteristics and the customer’s preference. For thin coins, I prefer a prong setting, and for thicker ones, a bezel setting. I wrote a blog on settings. Regarding pricing, many sellers take advantage of unaware buyers that think that something must be worth a lot since the coins are that old. In fact, many ancient coins can be bought for a modest price. It all depends on the coin and its quality. Certainly, if you are looking for an Athenian owl tetradrachm, you are going to have to spend quite a bit. When I am done setting, I research the competition before I price any pendant. Through this process, I think I offer my items at unbeatable prices. Feel free to message me if you think you found a better deal elsewhere (for the same coin type, in a similar condition, and set in the same way).
A note on import costs
Import fees, duties, customs fees etc. charged by the buyer's country will be the sole responsibility of the buyer. It is impossible for me to know what these fees are so please direct your questions on these matters to your country's customs department. I cannot refund postage on orders that are returned because of customs issues, including refusal to pay customs on the part of the buyer.condition, and set in the same way).
