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To′ken.


1. (Mining.) A piece of leather with a distinct mark for each hewer, one of which he sends up with each corf or tube.


2. (Printing.) a. Ten and a half quires, or 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides.

Double-headed toggle-press.

b. In some cases, ten quires of paper.

3. A coined medal or piece of metal, intended for currency and issued by a private party.

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