MBTA "The T" Token, circa 2002

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Artifact Overview

This token let passengers ride "the T," the Boston area subway system, operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Transportation token

Date Made

circa 2002

Creator Notes

Made for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, Massachusetts.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2011.103.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Technique

Stamping (Forming)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.75 in

Inscriptions

Stamped into side, encircling relief of streetcar: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority / MBTA Stamped into other side, encircling capital T: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority / MBTA / T