Obverse: “C.N. COTTON / GALLUP NEW MEXICO” with incuse numeral 1474. Reverse: “GOOD FOR / $100 / IN / MERCHANDISE AT RETAIL.” Aluminum 38mm. C.N. Cotton was from Howard Ohio and a man of some renown, albeit after leaving Knox County. This token is not from Mount Vernon or Knox county but its issuer was. Cotton was an Indian trader and his story makes an interesting read. Here is a link: COTTON First submission by Herman Blanton, May 14, 2006. Image courtesy of eBay dealer anaheimcolony
C.N.Cotton Dollar 38mm Alum
