Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa City Electric Ry. Co. MU One Fare Transit Token IA 480 A
Offered for sale is a vintage Iowa City Electric Railway Co. transit token from Iowa City, Iowa, marked “MU One Fare.” This historic transportation collectible represents an early era of electric street railway service and is a desirable piece for collectors of Iowa transportation memorabilia, transit tokens, and exonumia.
Token Details:
- Location: Iowa City, Iowa
- Transit System: Iowa City Electric Railway Co.
- Reference Number: IA 480 A
- Inscription: “MU One Fare”
- Type: Transit fare token
- Category: Transportation collectible / exonumia
Transit tokens such as this were used as fare payment on streetcar and railway systems before modern ticketing methods became common. This piece provides a tangible connection to Iowa City’s public transportation history and the development of electric rail service in the early 20th century.
Condition: Please examine photos carefully for the exact condition. The token may exhibit age-related wear, circulation marks, toning, scratches, or patina consistent with its history.
A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Iowa history, electric railway memorabilia, transit tokens, and vintage transportation artifacts.
