1996 The Orleans Casino $10 Silver Strike – Alligator with Fiddle – .999 Silver View Watchlist >
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1996 The Orleans Casino $10 Silver Strike – Alligator with Fiddle – .999 Silver, Encapsulated
This listing features a 1996 The Orleans Hotel & Casino $10 gaming token, issued in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the casino’s Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token (Silver Strike) series. The token is a bimetallic issue consisting of a .999 fine silver center encased in a gold-toned brass outer ring. The obverse depicts The Orleans alligator mascot in a stylized pose playing a violin, rendered in frosted relief against mirrored fields. Surrounding the central insert is the legend “LIMITED EDITION TEN DOLLAR GAMING TOKEN,” with “THE ORLEANS” below.
The reverse displays The Orleans logo with a jester figure playing a trumpet above the inscription “The Orleans,” followed by “HOTEL & CASINO” and “LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.” The silver purity “.999 FINE SILVER” is noted within the inner silver insert. These Silver Strike tokens were originally produced for casino gaming and promotional use and are now collected for their silver content and distinctive casino-themed designs. The piece is housed in a protective capsule.
Specifications:
- Issuing Authority: The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
- Year: 1996
- Denomination: Ten Dollars (Gaming Token)
- Metal: .999 Fine Silver center with brass outer ring
- Actual Silver Weight: approx. 0.60 troy oz
- Weight: 37 grams
- Diameter: 43.5 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Series: The Orleans Limited Edition Ten Dollar Gaming Token (Silver Strike)
Condition:
Encapsulated example. The token appears uncirculated, with mirrored fields and frosted devices showing light contact marks consistent with handling prior to encapsulation. The brass outer ring exhibits minor surface abrasions and localized discoloration. The capsule itself shows some wear. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment.
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