Joie Chitwood Auto Thrill Show Lucky coin metal 1ST Edition 1945-49 Good






$49.95
Circulated/Uncirculated
Circulated
Composition
Bronze
Fineness
0.9
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Joie Chitwood Thrill show Lucky coin. 1 1/8 in. plated coin with Joie Chitwood Sr. head shot on one side and a Cherokee Indian on the other side. The Indian was to acknowledge his American Indian Heritage. This was the first edition of 6 for the Chitwood lucky coin.This is the rarestest edition and was sold from 1945-49. The Chitwood Show ran from 1945 to 1998 a 53 year history showing at the leading Fairs and Speedways across the US. In the early days of stunt shows insurance was not available to the stuntmen and these coins were sold to help cover their hospital bills. They quickly became a collectible and the rest is history. SHIPS FAST AND FREE IN US. Ebay may collect for sales tax as per law. Your Satisfaction is Our Goal.....Buy with Confidence.