"Magoffin County - Scrips" by Stuart S. Sprague
 

Preview

image preview

Creation Date

1860

Description

Scrips, sometimes called flickers, were used instead of cash by oil and lumber companies during the late 1800s. The metal tokens ranged from 1 cent to $5. They were worth face value only at the company store. This currency was deemed illegal in 1938.

Photo circa late 19th century.

Share

Image Location

 
COinS
 
 
 
BESbswy
BESbswy