This is an original Italian Gettone Telefonico (telephone token), dated 7807, which corresponds to July 1978. These tokens were used throughout Italy in public telephones before the introduction of phone cards and mobile phones. For decades, they became a cultural icon and were even used as a form of small change during times of coin shortages. • Type: Telephone Token (Gettone Telefonico) • Date Code: 7807 = July 1978 • Material: Brass • Diameter: approx. 24 mm • Condition: Vintage circulated, with natural signs of age (see photos for details) This collectible token is a great piece of Italian history and nostalgia for vintage enthusiasts, coin/token collectors, or anyone with a passion for telecommunications memorabilia.
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