Chapter Pennies – Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Illinois

Chapter Pennies & Mark Tokens

A sampling of pennies from Illinois chapters, past & present

In North America, jurisdiction over the degree of Mark Master Mason is vested in the various Royal Arch grand chapters. The keystone, the space in the keystone’s centre, the token itself, and the penny, are all inexorably tied to the Mark Master degree, in terms of both its ritual and its heritage.

Each chapter commissions its mark token and/or penny to be struck in a design unique to that chapter, and issues the penny to each new candidate. The newly advanced Mark Master inscribes his unique mark within the centre of the keystone on his respective Mark token. You will note that many of the sample pennies depicted below bear their former owners’ respective marks. Traditionally, a chapter penny was smaller and bore a design specific to the chapter. Over the past century, chapters have combined the elements of the two coins, and have effectively merged the two coins into one, although the ritual still refers separately to the chapter penny, mark token, and half-sheqel.

Click on the chapter name and/or number to be taken to the summarised history of that chapter.

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	Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Illinois Images of the Centennial Penny and the pocket piece come courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. Images of the Semi-Centennial Anniversary token and anniversary membership jewel image come courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Springfield Chapter No. 1, Springfield The images of the first penny come courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny come courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	La Fayette Chapter No. 2, Chicago At the top is La Fayette Chapter’s new, limited edition silver token. Measuring 40.6 mm (1.6") in diameter and 3.0 mm (0.12") in thickness, this large token is 31.1 g (1 Troy ounce, or 1.097 avoirdupois or standard ounce) of 99.9% pure silver, allowing for unsurpassed detail and more than enough room for the owner to engrave his mark in the keystone. The token comes in brilliant uncirculated grade, complete with a display capsule, custom red velvet mounting card, maple wood stand and gift box. The token was minted with a 300-ton hydraulic press, and its edge is finished in 180 reeds at 2°. Contact Paul Scheeler, Past High Priest, to order your silver La Fayette Chapter token for only sixty U.S. dollars (US$60.00). Penny images come courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. Fob images come courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Corinthian Chapter No. 2 [née & n/k/a La Fayette Chapter No. 2], Chicago The images of the first penny come courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny and the cigar holder comes courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Jacksonville Chapter No. 3, Jacksonville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Horeb Chapter No. 4, Rio Photographed by eBay seller, HKAmericana.
	Quincy Chapter No. 5, Quincy Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Equality Chapter No. 6, Equality Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Peoria Chapter No. 7, Peoria Heights Images of the first and third pennies come courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. Images of the second penny come courtesy of Companion John B. “Jack” Hall, MEPGHP, Right Excellent Grand Organist.
	Alton Chapter No. 8 [née Howard Chapter No. 8; n/k/a Franklin Chapter No. 8], Alton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Franklin Chapter No. 8, [née Howard Chapter No. 8; f/k/a Alton Chapter No. 8], Alton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Union Chapter No. 10, Pittsfield Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Meredosia Chapter No. 11, Meredosia Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Geneseo Chapter No. 12, Geneseo Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Euclid Chapter No. 13, Naperville Courtesy of Companion Timothy Ory.
	Fox River Chapter No. 14, Geneva The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Barrett Chapter No. 18 [n/k/a Rock Island Chapter No. 18], Rock Island [now in Moline] Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Rock Island Chapter No. 18, Moline [in Rock Island when pennies were struck] The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the other two pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Morse Chapter No. 19, Macomb The images of the first penny are here through the courtesy of the companions of Warren Chapter No. 30. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Macon Chapter No. 21, Decatur The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the remaining four pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Aurora Chapter No. 22, Yorkville The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of Companion J. Larry Martin, Sr., Most Illustrious Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Illinois. The images of the centennial keystone key fob are here through the courtesy of Companion Robert B. Fisher, PHP.
	Freeport Chapter No. 23, Freeport The images of the first and second pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller centsles.
	Winnebago Chapter No. 24, Rockford [briefly in Loves Park] The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Pekin Chapter No. 25, Pekin The images of the first and third pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller numismattica_online.
	Bloomington Chapter No. 26, Bloomington The images of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th & 7th pennies or tokens are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the fourth penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan.
	Joliet Chapter No. 27, Joliet The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Princeton Chapter No. 28, Princeton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Warren Chapter No. 30, Monmouth The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Mr. Bradley Bolen from the estate of his great-grandfather, Bertram E. Pinkerton, Esq.
	Edgar Chapter No. 32, Paris Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Carthage Chapter No. 33, Carthage Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Harmony Chapter No. 35, Sumner Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Woodstock Chapter No. 36 [n/k/a Cary-Grove Chapter No. 36], Cary Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Shabbona Chapter No. 37, Ottawa The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Richland Chapter No. 38 [n/k/a Henry Godeke Chapter No. 38], Olney [now in Bridgeport] Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Henry Godeke Chapter No. 38, Bridgeport [in Olney at the time the first penny was struck] The images of the first penny come to us through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny come to us through the courtesy of Companion Bruce W. Rhinehart, Past Grand High Priest, Grand Treasurer (and Henry Godeke Chapter’s secretary). At less than three centimetres across and approximately two millimetres in base thickness (excluding the raised writing), the chapter's new penny is unusual in its size.
	Waukegan Chapter No. 41, Waukegan Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Washington Chapter No. 43, Chicago Penny images come courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. Fob images come courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	DuQuoin Chapter No. 44, DuQuoin The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller WSCGuy.
	Egyptian Chapter No. 45, Anna The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Galesburg Chapter No. 46, Galesburg [now in Knoxville] The images of the first penny come to us through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny come to us through the courtesy of Companion Michael L. McDorman, EPC.
	Kewanee Chapter No. 47, Kewanee Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Markwell Chapter No. 48, Monticello Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Sycamore Chapter No. 49, Sycamore Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Champaign Chapter No. 50, Champaign Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	DeKalb Chapter No. 52, DeKalb Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Keystone Chapter No. 54, Charleston Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Jackson Chapter No. 55, Shelbyville The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller LakeTownTreasures. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Nachusa Chapter No. 56, Dixon The images of the first penny come courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny come courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the third penny come courtesy of eBay user, Member114781.
	Sterling Chapter No. 57, Sterling The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Goodbrake Chapter No. 59, Clinton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Peru Chapter No. 60, Peru The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Tyrian Chapter No. 61, Polo Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Salem Chapter No. 64, Salem Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Tuscola Chapter No. 66, Tuscola Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Vienna Chapter No. 67, Vienna The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Canton Chapter No. 68, Canton The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Corinthian Chapter No. 69, Chicago Courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Marshall Chapter No. 70, Marshall Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Cairo Chapter No. 71, Cairo Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Augusta Chapter No. 72, Augusta Courtesy of the companions of Warren Chapter No. 30.
	Lansing Chapter No. 73, Marengo Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Reynolds Chapter No. 75, Carbondale Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Mason Chapter No. 76, Mason [now in Saint Elmo] Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Carrollton Chapter No. 77, Carrollton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Kankakee Chapter No. 78, Kankakee Courtesy of Companion Edwin A. Hedlin, Treasurer of Kankakee Chapter No. 78.
	Urbana Chapter No. 80, Urbana The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller centsles. The images of the second and third pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the fourth penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Vermilion Chapter No. 82, Danville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Mattoon Chapter No. 85, Mattoon The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller centsles. The images of the second and third pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Havana Chapter No. 86, Havana Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Effingham Chapter No. 87, Effingham Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Norton Ewing Chapter No. 87 [née & n/k/a Effingham Chapter No. 87], Effingham Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Barry Chapter No. 88, Barry Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Kishwaukee Chapter No. 90, Belvidere Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Harvard Chapter No. 91, Harvard Courtesy of eBay seller bluedave827.
	Auburn Chapter No. 92, Auburn Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Centralia Chapter No. 93, Centralia Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Homer Chapter No. 94, Homer The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Mr. Richard Nicholson. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Rabboni Chapter No. 95, Knoxville Courtesy of Companion Michael L. McDorman, EPC.
	Loyal L. Munn Chapter No. 96, Elgin [now in Palatine] Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Fairbury Chapter No. 99, Fairbury Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Marion Chapter No. 100, Marion Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Metropolitan Chapter No. 101, Metropolis Courtesy of Mr. Andy Clarke.
	Taylorville Chapter No. 102, Taylorville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Belleville Chapter No. 106, Belleville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Sandwich Chapter No. 107 , Sandwich Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Ford Chapter No. 113, Paxton Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Watseka Chapter No. 114, Watseka Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Pana Chapter No. 115, Pana Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Elliott Chapter No. 120, Litchfield Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Lacon Chapter No. 123, Lacon Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Wiley M. Eagan Chapter No. 126, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller Numismattica_Online. The images of the fob are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Chicago Chapter No. 127, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Sullivan Chapter No. 128, Sullivan Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Mackey Chapter No. 130, El Paso Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Girard Chapter No. 132, Girard Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Wyoming Chapter No. 133, Wyoming Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Vandalia Chapter No. 136, Vandalia Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Mount Sterling Chapter No. 137, Mount Sterling Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Jerseyville Chapter No. 140, Jerseyville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Ashley Chapter No. 141, Ashley Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Wilmington Chapter No. 142, Wilmington Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Chenoa Chapter No. 143, Chenoa The images of the first penny are here through the courtesy of eBay seller Bill-1938. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of eBay seller centsles.
	Evanston Chapter No. 144, Evanston The images of the first penny are here through the courtesy of Companion John H. Brandenburg, Past High Priest of Evanston Chapter No. 144. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Edwardsville Chapter No. 146, Edwardsville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Lincoln Chapter No. 147, Lincoln The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller centsles. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	York Chapter No. 148, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the fob are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Flora Chapter No. 154, Flora Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Cahokia Chapter No. 156, Cahokia Courtesy of Companion Earl Knight, EPC.
	Rochelle Chapter No. 158, Rochelle Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Mount Carmel Chapter No. 159, Mount Carmel Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	H. W. Hubbard (n/k/a Andrew D. Webb) Chapter No. 160, Mount Vernon Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Andrew D. Webb (f/k/a H. W. Hubbard) Chapter No. 160, Mount Vernon Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Fairview Chapter No. 161, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Shawnee Hills Chapter No. 162, Rosiclare Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Arcola Chapter No. 163, Arcola Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Murphysboro Chapter No. 164, Murphysboro Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Saline Chapter No. 165, Harrisburg Courtesy of Mr. Dan Yahne, from the estate of his father.
	Doric Chapter No. 166, West Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Olive Chapter No. 167, Warren Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Streator Chapter No. 168, Streator Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Highland Chapter No. 169, Highland Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Camp Point Chapter No. 170, Camp Point Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Oneida Chapter No. 173, Oneida Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Prophetstown Chapter No. 174, Prophetstown Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Farmer City Chapter No. 175, Farmer City Courtesy of eBay seller yountiques.
	Englewood Chapter No. 176, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second and third pennies are here by the courtesy of Ms. Evie Forstadt of SwellStuff.
	Lincoln Park Chapter No. 177, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Steve & Linda Kile, from the estate of Mrs. Kile’s grandfather, Companion Clyde G. Aud. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Carl F. Kowalski. The images of the fourth penny are here by the courtesy of Carl Adam Cooper. The images of the charm, lapel pin, button from the chapter’s 1909 pilgrimage to Milwaukee, and the class of 1912 fob are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Fairfield Chapter No. 179, Fairfield Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Cicero Chapter No. 180 (n/k/a Oracle Chapter No. 180), Austin which was annexed into Chicago in 1899 (the chapter is now in Glenview) The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller jomaraatroadrunner. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Oracle Chapter No. 180 , Glenview Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Hoopeston Chapter No. 181 , Hoopeston Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Unity Chapter No. 182 , Collinsville Courtesy of Companion Earl Knight, EPC.
	Gibson Chapter No. 183, Gibson City Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Rushville Chapter No. 184, Rushville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Sinai Chapter No. 185, South Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Macoupin Chapter No. 187, Carlinville Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Atlanta Chapter No. 188, Atlanta Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Delta Chapter No. 191, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Maroa Chapter No. 192, Maroa Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Amboy Chapter No. 194, Amboy The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller yountiques. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Irving Park Chapter No. 195, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the third and fourth pennies are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Logan Chapter No. 196, Oak Lawn The images of the first, second, and fifth pennies are here through the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third and fourth pennies are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Hillsboro Chapter No. 197, Hillsboro Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Tazewell Chapter No. 199, Washington Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Savanna Chapter No. 200, Savanna Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Auburn Park Chapter No. 201, Chicago Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Columbia Chapter No. 202, Chicago's Ravenswood neighbourhood The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Calumet Chapter No. 203, Blue Island The images of the first penny are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. Why someone welded patches onto that penny is a mystery.
	Pullman Chapter No. 204, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Lawn Chapter No. 205, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller member114781. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller centsles.
	Palatine Chapter No. 206, Palatine Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	LaGrange Chapter No. 207 [n/k/a West Suburban Chapter No. 207], LaGrange [now in Downers Grove] Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	West Suburban Chapter No. 207, Downers Grove The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Thompson Chapter No. 209, Mason City Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Normal Park Chapter No. 210, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Park Chapter No. 213, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller, generalstore99. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Gilman Chapter No. 217, Gilman Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Chicago Heights Chapter No. 218, Chicago Heights Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Grand Crossing Chapter No. 219, Chicago Courtesy of Mr. Walter Kirsch.
	St. Cecilia Chapter No. 220, Chicago Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Granite City Chapter No. 221, Granite City The images of the first and third pennies are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Jackson Park Chapter No. 222, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller 10gumby1950. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Mr. Jay Joyce.
	W. R. Ward Chapter No. 223 [W. R. Ward Chapter U.D. when the first penny was struck], Benton The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller LakeTownTreasures.
	Northwest Chapter No. 224, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second and third pennies are here by the courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan.
	Robinson Chapter No. 225, Robinson Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Highland Park Chapter No. 226, Highland Park Courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan.
	Staunton Chapter No. 227, Staunton Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Harrison Chapter No. 229 [Harrison Chapter U.D. when the first penny was struck], Herrin The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Mr. Earl Pate.
	Grove Chapter No. 230, Downers Grove Courtesy of Companion Earl Knight, EPC.
	John M. Pearson Chapter No. 231, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Harvey Chapter No. 232, Harvey Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Loyal Chapter No. 233 [n/k/a M.I.B. Red Chapter No. 233], Chicago [now in Franklin Park] Courtesy of Companion Patrick J. Jones, Past High Priest of M.I.B. Red Chapter No 233.
	Maywood Chapter No. 234, Maywood The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller LakeTownTreasures.
	Fellowship Chapter No. 235 [Fellowship Chapter UD at the time the first penny-token was struck], Chicago The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Walnut Chapter No. 236, Walnut Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Albion Chapter No. 237, Albion Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Logan Square Chapter No. 238, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Berwyn Chapter No. 239, Berwyn The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Lainey Story, from the estate of her late grandfather. The gold colour may be a plating added when the penny was converted into a pendant.
	Hyde Park Chapter No. 240, Chicago The images of the penny are here through the courtesy of a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous. The image of the commemorative ashtray from the chapter’s “500 Night,” held on 9 December 1921, is here through the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Wheaton Chapter No. 242, Wheaton The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Lawndale Chapter No. 243, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Oak Park Chapter No. 244, Oak Park Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Fort Dearborn Chapter No. 245, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Circle Chapter No. 246, Oak Park Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	King Oscar Chapter No. 249 [King Oscar Chapter UD at the time the first penny was struck], Chicago The images of the first penny come to us from an eBay seller, by way of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny come to us through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	America Chapter No. 250 [America Chapter UD at the time the first penny was struck], Chicago The images of the first two pennies are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third and fourth pennies are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Liberty Chapter No. 251, Chicago Photographed by eBay seller, Exo.
	Temple Chapter No. 252 [Temple Chapter UD at the time the first penny was struck], Chicago The images of the first penny (under dispensation) are here through the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the second penny (charter member) are here through the courtesy of a contributor who prefers to remain anonymous. The images of the third penny are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Wilmette Chapter No. 253, Wilmette Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Elmhurst Chapter No. 254, Elmhurst Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	DuPage Chapter No. 254, Lombard Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Integrity Chapter No. 255, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of eBay seller MinnesotaTokenMan.
	Midway Chapter No. 256, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Lakeview Chapter No. 257, Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Steve & Linda Kile, from the estate of Mrs. Kile’s grandfather, Companion Clyde G. Aud. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Maine Chapter No. 257, Park Ridge The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Harold Lundberg, Jr.
	Palmer Square Chapter No. 259, Chicago Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Paul Revere Chapter No. 260 [Paul Revere Chapter U.D. when the first penny was struck], Chicago The images of the first penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny come to us through the courtesy of Brother Michael Hay of Zur Bundeskette (translated "To the Federal Chain") Lodge Nr. 221, in Soest, Germany.
	L. M. Asbury Chapter No. 261, McLeansboro Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	East Moline Chapter No. 263, East Moline Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	King Solomon Chapter No. 266, Eldorado Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Laurel Chapter No. 270, Chicago Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Garfield Park Chapter No. 271, Chicago Courtesy of Justin Shearer.
	Libertyville Chapter No. 272, Libertyville Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Triangle Chapter No. 273, Cicero Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Tabernacle Chapter No. 274, Chicago The images of the first two pennies are here by the courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2. The images of the third penny are here by the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	W. H. Mogg Chapter No. 275 [W. H. Mogg Chapter U.D. when the penny was struck], West Frankfort Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Kelvyn Park Chapter No. 277, Chicago Courtesy of Mr. Donald Baldwin who found the penny buried in Tomah, Wisconsin.
	Hinsdale Chapter No. 278, Hinsdale Courtesy of Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2.
	Carmi Chapter No. 279, Carmi Courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library.
	Three Pillars Chapter No. 280 [Three Pillars Chapter UD at the time the first penny was struck], Lockport The images of the first penny are here through the courtesy of the Illinois Lodge of Research’s Louis L. Williams Masonic Library. The images of the second penny are here through the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Fe Y Revindacion Capitulo AD [Faith and Vindication Chapter UD], Chicago Courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	generic pennies The first penny was discovered by Companion Paul A. Scheeler, Past High Priest of La Fayette Chapter No. 2, in the Grand Secretary's archives. The images of the second penny are here by the courtesy of Companion Jack D. Chasteen, EGM2V.
	Israeli 1/2 New Sheqel Many chapters use Masonic ceremonial “half shekel” slugs or U.S. quarter-dollars (to which the ritual also alludes, and which are only slightly smaller in diameter than half-sheqels). Other chapters, including La Fayette Chapter No. 2, use only genuine Israeli half-sheqel (₪0.50) coins.

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