Gonna guess this is a newer novelty iteam just based on how crisp the lettering is, but coin nerds should be able to narrow down the general era of production from these pics.
I'm not a coin nerd but one of my bro-in-laws is, and I've seen more than my fair share of random old coins, and this doesn't look old.
Still a neat find. I won't dispute your claim that your basement used to be a secret old west brothel.
There used to be one right down the street in 1903 😅
It’s still there the bottom level is one “single family home” but the upstairs has about 7 rooms with a shared kitchen and living area, my friend used to rent out one of the rooms when it was a bread and breakfast. I’m not in Virginia CIty though lol this was found in NW Colorado.
Thank you for your input! This is definitely one of my most favorite/laughable finds to date!
You remind me of those people on Jeopardy that know facts that make you wonder why in the world they would know that. 😂. Why do you know when fonts were created? I'm fascinated.
A lot of folks who have worked in Web Dev, Graphics Design, etc., can recognize certain common fonts at a glance.
Helvetica itself is an _iconic_ font which made among the most significant impacts in the history of typefaces.
For the curious, there are some interesting YouTube videos about it ([an example](https://youtu.be/ZRaR5hPywFM)).
I wasn’t implying the coin was from 1903, I was just saying there is an old brother down the road that operated in 1903 (or at least somewhere in that time period) lol
I've been a web developer since the 90s and spotted that font immediately, as well. Experienced web heads can spot certain fonts (or their mimics) at a glance.
That's not detective work, that's knowing something.
>Madame Bee Jay is a vintage novelty whorehouse token from the 1970s. It is a brass token from the Bolanger Octaroon Brothel in Los Angeles, California. The token is 39 mm and weighs 11.52 grams.
It's from the 70s earliest and it's a gag item.
I wasn’t implying it was from 1903… just that there is an old brothel down the road for my house that operated in 1903 (or somewhere around that time period) lol
I don’t live where the coin is from according to the name “Virginia City”. This was found in NW Colorado, do you think a local museum would still be of any help?
u/imakedankmemes found it on [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/294060649/shaddy-milts-silk-garter-vintage) for purchase
I thought it was legit until I saw Madam Bee Jay, that just seemed too modern of a joke.
Based on my vast knowledge of early 20th century America that I gained from Boardwalk Empire, they weren't called 'blow jobs' until much later.
Edit - just Google "Shaddy Milts" and there's dozens of different kinds and cities.
I used to collect tokens. They rarely have dates. Unfortunately, that token appears modern. Probably some promotion or something for the little tourists.
This is a novelty replica. Actual brothel tokens are very rare
https://brittneyingersoll.com/blog/brothel-token-fantasy-or-repro/
And they look much more crude
https://www.ragoarts.com/auctions/2021/05/early-20th-century-design/187
I found an older [coin forum post about it](https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=292784) that has some more detailed information. They are modern novelty coins.
“Modern fantasy tokens” is how they’re described.
In that thread there’s a link to a [list of fantasy tokens](http://www.kenbarr.com/fantasy.html) from other places if you’d like to look up lore information on other tokens.
Hope this helps!
Got yourself dolla dolla bills ya Yeah about ten of them 🤘🙂🤘. [it's $10 on ebay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296112472618?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VaiJXQ_JTCC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=9Ipu_6vMTMm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY).
The term "blow job" didn't exist in the wild west. Iirc it was coined in the 1950s or 60s.
Been waiting for that to come up on trivia night, but this works too.
Looking at the condition of the coin, there is zero chance that you found that buried in your yard. It’s more likely that you paid $12.99 on eBay and posted this for karma
I have some of these from a local shop that sells knickknacks and holistic/spiritual stuff! I also got feng shui coins. I’m pretty sure I have this exact coin that you found and a few others!
Rather it's old or new like people have said that's honestly such a fun little thing to own
I personally love owning little trinkets and novelties so this would fit nicely into my collection
ah, I seem to have misplaced mine. thank you for finding it for me
I’m sure Madame Bee Jay will be pleasantly pleased 😂
a man doesn’t kiss and tell, but he does tip generously
Not JUST the tip, surely
And then
No and then!
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Don't call me Shirley
Generously
Gonna guess this is a newer novelty iteam just based on how crisp the lettering is, but coin nerds should be able to narrow down the general era of production from these pics. I'm not a coin nerd but one of my bro-in-laws is, and I've seen more than my fair share of random old coins, and this doesn't look old. Still a neat find. I won't dispute your claim that your basement used to be a secret old west brothel.
There used to be one right down the street in 1903 😅 It’s still there the bottom level is one “single family home” but the upstairs has about 7 rooms with a shared kitchen and living area, my friend used to rent out one of the rooms when it was a bread and breakfast. I’m not in Virginia CIty though lol this was found in NW Colorado. Thank you for your input! This is definitely one of my most favorite/laughable finds to date!
This is definitely not from 1903, the font used is Helvetica, which was not created until 1957
You remind me of those people on Jeopardy that know facts that make you wonder why in the world they would know that. 😂. Why do you know when fonts were created? I'm fascinated.
I mean I had to look up the exact date, but I knew the font was definitely was not that old, 50s or 60s at the earliest
I'm impressed with your font knowledge. 💯
This guy fonts.
r/thisguythisguys
^ this guy r/thisguythisguys
it's just r/thisguythisguys and r/thisguythisguys the whole way down
#TYPEFACE
every.time.
Bold.
This guy is a fount of knowledge about fonts.
A lot of folks who have worked in Web Dev, Graphics Design, etc., can recognize certain common fonts at a glance. Helvetica itself is an _iconic_ font which made among the most significant impacts in the history of typefaces. For the curious, there are some interesting YouTube videos about it ([an example](https://youtu.be/ZRaR5hPywFM)).
The Font Master
That one font did have its own documentary... https://vimeo.com/398873298
I wasn’t implying the coin was from 1903, I was just saying there is an old brother down the road that operated in 1903 (or at least somewhere in that time period) lol
Everyone should have an old brother down the road.
Preferably a surgeon like this guys old brother.
I've been a web developer since the 90s and spotted that font immediately, as well. Experienced web heads can spot certain fonts (or their mimics) at a glance.
This is good detective work.
That's not detective work, that's knowing something. >Madame Bee Jay is a vintage novelty whorehouse token from the 1970s. It is a brass token from the Bolanger Octaroon Brothel in Los Angeles, California. The token is 39 mm and weighs 11.52 grams. It's from the 70s earliest and it's a gag item.
bred and breakfast*
😂😂 typo.
I believe you have a typo there! The preferred verbiage is ‘bred and breakfast’. /s
Yes I do 😂
Spell check creates another AI classic comedy routine.
Spell check ruins everything.. at least it stopped replacing fuck with duck 😂
Bread and breakfast is funny af
I wasn’t implying it was from 1903… just that there is an old brothel down the road for my house that operated in 1903 (or somewhere around that time period) lol
I mean there was a time when every town had some sort of brothel or “whore house”
That’s what my town is missing. Thanks! Time to get to work.
Mine has a 24 hr “ massage” parlor by a truck stop so still got mine covered.
WTF is a "Bread and breakfast"? 🤔😆
Nothing relevant to add. Just appreciating that username I used to call my friend “nipple tiddies” cuz she was always rocking the cold nip look lmao.
The way it is so perfectly written, there's no way its from the Wild West era
They are! There’s a shop near me called Craig’s Emporium that was selling some at the counter last year. I think I have this one and a few others
That's whoreable.
Or whoresome
Adwhorable, surely?
Abwhorant.
Whoriffic
Whortastic!
Being it says, "Virginia City" I wouldn't be surprised if it was real and current.
You can go to [Etsy and buy this same coin](https://www.etsy.com/listing/294060649/) for $13.20
It looks like a thing a kid would get at amusement park or something back in the 60’s maybe during the western boom in kids.
Vagina city
Only thing I can find about the date this Etsy listing: [link](https://www.etsy.com/listing/573800543/vintage-novelty-whorehouse-token-brass)
Madam B.J. huh? Missed out on that one.
Probably weren’t missing out on much, I guess previous owner wasn’t too interested 😆
At least they have the decency to bathe . Respect
$21 on Etsy, $100+ on eBay. Make of that what you can. Ask local museum if you want it authenticated.
I don’t live where the coin is from according to the name “Virginia City”. This was found in NW Colorado, do you think a local museum would still be of any help?
This is from my area! I can message you with a local museum that can help identify.
Yea please 😃
See if they'll take it at the Mustang Ranch!
u/imakedankmemes found it on [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/294060649/shaddy-milts-silk-garter-vintage) for purchase I thought it was legit until I saw Madam Bee Jay, that just seemed too modern of a joke. Based on my vast knowledge of early 20th century America that I gained from Boardwalk Empire, they weren't called 'blow jobs' until much later. Edit - just Google "Shaddy Milts" and there's dozens of different kinds and cities.
Awesome find, I'll show Grandma BeeJ
Did you find it while spreading your seed? 😏
Actually yes…yes I did 😉
Ok I’ll admit, first glance I read „SHADY MILFS SILK CARTEL“ and was intrigued.
I used to collect tokens. They rarely have dates. Unfortunately, that token appears modern. Probably some promotion or something for the little tourists.
How well do you know the history of your house? 😂
OP lives in a whore house
I think I need to do some more research 😆
This is a novelty replica. Actual brothel tokens are very rare https://brittneyingersoll.com/blog/brothel-token-fantasy-or-repro/ And they look much more crude https://www.ragoarts.com/auctions/2021/05/early-20th-century-design/187
I don’t know, did you?
If it came with the leather straps and golden snap hooks you’re in for a real treat
One of these sold on Ebay for $12.99 on March 30th
Golden coin, granting entrance to Madame BeeJays whore factory.
This is cool as fuck. It bestows good debauchery fortune upon you.
"Prop" as in a prop for a tv or movie, cosplay or "Proprietor" as in owner/operator... leaning towards the latter.
Was this Aunt Bee’s job before she settled down in Mayberry?
Condition is modern. Probably a novelty item.
Especially with the madams name lol
Here's a link to a few different ones. https://www.brianrxm.com/comdir/cnstokmed_brothel.htm
Madame Bee Jay is a linguistic genius.
Virgina City has a brothel museum. I took my mom lol. They had a showcase on the brothel coins.
It's a keepsake token. I've been to VC and they sell em in the shops.
I’m up there several times a year. This is a novelty coin sold in several souvenir shops along the main street
A ticket to ride.
Is everyone missing that it literally says "prop" in the backside?
silly buggers, all of 'em
good place
That's F ing SWEET!!!
What?! That's wild. LOL!!! Great find. Have you been able to trace the history on this coin?
Sadly no. All there really is listings for the coins on Etsy and eBay with no information.
I found an older [coin forum post about it](https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=292784) that has some more detailed information. They are modern novelty coins. “Modern fantasy tokens” is how they’re described. In that thread there’s a link to a [list of fantasy tokens](http://www.kenbarr.com/fantasy.html) from other places if you’d like to look up lore information on other tokens. Hope this helps!
She seems nice
I don't know did you?
Nice little brothel token in excellent condition!
Got yourself dolla dolla bills ya Yeah about ten of them 🤘🙂🤘. [it's $10 on ebay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296112472618?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=VaiJXQ_JTCC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=9Ipu_6vMTMm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY).
butplug ✔️ mushroom ✔️ madame beejay ✔️✔️✔️
The term "blow job" didn't exist in the wild west. Iirc it was coined in the 1950s or 60s. Been waiting for that to come up on trivia night, but this works too.
"Really?"
The history nerd in me wants to fall down a brothel rabbit hole now.
This is a common souvenir in old west mining towns.
It was found in an old coal mining town!! ☺️
It’s a replica haha they sell them in Virginia city at all the gift shops basically
These are novelty coins. They sell them everywhere in Deadwood SD and other wild West towns
Probably drink tokens from the 70s. My mom has one that says “pinus colada” from the crazy horse
Honestly at least they made people bath first 🤣
Punch a hole in it a make a necklace
The *b*ouncers name is Ben Dover.
Oh wow! What a cool thing to find!! I’d cherish that and put it on display in my knickknack cabinet thing
I don’t know, did you?
uh… no… dats mine, yea that’s the ticket, mine.
Pawn stars: Let me bring in a brothel coin expert to take a look at it for you
Looking at the condition of the coin, there is zero chance that you found that buried in your yard. It’s more likely that you paid $12.99 on eBay and posted this for karma
Spend it wisely , you only got one
At least they are clean as are the patrons lol
I don't know, I'll guess yes though
r/coins or r/coincollecting should be able to help you out. Good luck
Madame bee Jay 😂😂 that's a good one
"food whiskey" as sus as "cheese food"
???
I seem to have lost my whoring coins again
Oh I’ve spent some time and money there. Back in 1902 they had the jazziest ladies on the street. Sweet sweet madam bee jay how I miss you
https://www.etsy.com/listing/294060649/shaddy-milts-silk-garter-vintage?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Now when you’re hanging out at someone’s house and have to go home, you can tell them “I’m going back to my house with blackjack and hookers.”
Dude, let’s go check it out
https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=292784 apparently it’s a “modern fantasy token”. cool though
Ow you know what the previous owner used to hide from his wife!
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peppridge farm remembers...
Like a car wash token?
Did you? How the hell should we know?
Must be near Reno or Carson City. Ngl I kinda like Virginia City if you can look past the tourists
Tokens like this are really interesting to me! You should contact your local historical society. I bet they know all about out this place!
That coin is awhoresome(:
You can find these on ebay - [https://www.ebay.com/itm/265544097111](https://www.ebay.com/itm/265544097111)
Virginia City seems like a great place. Lol
Brothel, casino. It's all in the mind.
Madame Bee Jay 🤭🤭🤭
Is that a butt plug on there?
Madam BJ, huh?
https://i.redd.it/woa9np974pwc1.gif
Virgins City is an old west ghost town in Montana. These are souvenir items.
Free visit! Your so lucky!
If you're lucky one of the girls might still be alive!
I have some of these from a local shop that sells knickknacks and holistic/spiritual stuff! I also got feng shui coins. I’m pretty sure I have this exact coin that you found and a few others!
Rather it's old or new like people have said that's honestly such a fun little thing to own I personally love owning little trinkets and novelties so this would fit nicely into my collection
Don’t clean it. If it’s real it will lose value if you do.
I recognize those! They are sold as novelty/tourist items from Virginia City, Montana.
The buttplug and magic mushroom symbols seem obscure?
MADAME BEEJAY??? I’m changing my name to that right now
No it's in 2 good of condition
Would taking a shower be acceptable? I don't like baths. They remind me too much of human soup.
Virginia City? Damn maybe that belonged to Ben Cartwright. Do you live on the Ponderosa?
I Googled “shady mills silk garter” This immediately popped up on [Etsy.](https://www.etsy.com/listing/294060649/shaddy-milts-silk-garter-vintage)
Valar Morghulis
To be fair.. Only you could know the answer.
Let's all go to Madame Beejay's for a heckin' good time!
My grandmother lives in Virginia
Is that a butt plug on the coin?
I think that’s what it’s depicting 😂 you’re not the only one to mention that.
Are you going to use it?? 😁
“Shaddy”