Exceedingly RARE - West Indian Company - St Thomas Coal Start Price USD 450.00 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location E. Central Florida See more about 'Exceedingly RARE - West Indian Company - St Thomas Coal' Description Here is an exceedinly RARE West Indian Company - Coal/St Thomas/1920.  These tokens were used to pay the local's for off-loading coal from ships for storage and for loading the coal onto steam ships.  The workers, mostly ladies, carried uneven blocks of coal in a basket on their head up and down the gangplanks for a wage of approximately $1 per day.  These tokens were originally known as Tallies.  A great chance to own a RARE piece of West Indies history.    Buyer pays: $2.00 USPS First Class Mail shipping; INTERNATIONAL: $3.00. Please email me for other payment options. All auctions with a value of $50 or more will requirement actual amount USPS Insurance for all U.S. sales. INTERNATIONAL SALES: $100 or more requires shipment via REGISTERED MAIL at a cost of $10.50 plus shipping charges. **Items $99.00 or less will be shipped internationally at buyers risk unless REGISTERED MAIL is requested and paid. Not responsible International shipments lost in the mail.   Refunds for Authenticity ONLY - Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS!!  View Photos closely as this is exactly what you will receive!!!  SHIPMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST WILL ONLY BE VIA REGISTERED MAIL AT $10.50 PLUS $3 S/H AND INSURANCE IF REQUIRED!! Place a Bid!