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Joseph City,AZ - Navajo County - J. E. Richards Token :

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Joseph City,AZ - Navajo County - J. E. Richards Token :
Obverse: J.E. Richards / Joseph Ciity / Ariz.; Reverse: Good For / 5c / In Trade. BR 21mm. R10. Small indentation punched on obverse, otherwise very fine condition. Located in Navajo County, This site was first called St. Joseph, after the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. It was established in 1876 or 1877. In 1900, the town was relocated two miles southwest because of the railroad. The name was changed to Joseph City because of a conflict with the original name.