These coins from houses of ill repute are made of bronze and are excellent copies of the authentic coins used in Shady Milt's Silk Garter. They are about 1/8 of an inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. "Shaddy Milt's Silk Garter" is imprinted on the coins. Also imprinted is Brother, Girls, Food, Casino, and Whiskey. Virginia City is also imprinted on this side. On the other side, it says, "Clean fun with good clean girls". Also imprinted on this side is "Bath must be taken before entering rooms" and "prop. Madame Bee Jay".
These coins make great humorous gifts, or can be used to play card games. In the past, houses of ill repute have been around, both the legal and illegal variety. Many houses of ill repute in the United States became well known as the frontier spread to the west. Clients of these houses would get a coin or a receipt to show how they spent their money.
