★ An interesting brothel token ★

ALGERIA. Algiers, circa 1890-1950. Brothel Token (Copper, 29 mm, 7.35 g, 12 h). AU CHAT NOIR / IMPASSE RENE CAILLE 2 ALGER Facing head of a cat. Rev. 2 R RENE CAILLE BLIND ALLEY ALGIERS around MAISON JOUANY. Minor deposits and with a small edge fault, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.