Although it is difficult to be certain, especially with the American Defense listed at top, the most likely period for this token to have been produced by the Federal Government is 1935. Without verification from any known source, this is strictly a guess based on the fact that President Roosevelt did indeed have a pattern made for a national sales tax in that year, which is verified by numerous reports. Nearly 10 years ago this one and only example of this token sold for over $500 on eBay.
Although it is difficult to be certain, especially with the American Defense listed at top, the most likely period for this token to have been produced by the Federal Government is 1935. Without verification from any known source, this is strictly a guess based on the fact that President Roosevelt did indeed have a pattern made for a national sales tax in that year, which is verified by numerous reports. Nearly 10 years ago this one and only example of this token sold for over $500 on eBay.