Yukon Territory--Dawson. Undated (1902-1904) Del Monte, Kreling & Cooke. Brass. 25 mm. Benice Dawson-9B. Rarity-7. MS-64 (NGC).A fully original deep brassy-gold example with glints of reddish-russet also evident on both sides. According to Benice (Alaska and Yukon Tokens, Third Edition, 2010), Del Monte, Kreling and Cooke was a saloon built in 1898 at 125 1st Avenue, Dawson. Kreling and Cooke operated the business from 1902 to 1904, after which Cooke continued in business on his own.From the Ralph A. Edson Collection. Melvin & George Fold Collection paper envelope included.
