CHINA. Shanghai. Aluminum 3 Fen Bus Token, ND (ca. 1939). NGC AU-58.Lec-1. 3rd Issue. Obverse: Bus driving right, THE CHINA GENERAL / OMNIBUS CO. / LTD. in three line inscription below; Reverse: 3¢ at center with surrounding circles. A bright example of this attractive early 20th century token type. <p><p><em>Established in 1922 (some sources cite 1924), the China General Omnibus Co. LTD was a British-owned company that was registered in Hong Kong, but exclusively served the Shanghai market. It was founded by J.A. Fredericks with J.D. Shatler as General Manager, whose signed initials make an appearance on the cent denomination of the companys third series of issues.</em>
