Discovered old rhien gold “chug a mug” bottles on a dig. Some still have the caps on them! Found about 10 in total.

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Im going to reclaim my 5&1/3 cent !
 

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Originally Rheingold was from New York, but I think by the time the Chug-A-Mug" bottle was used, it had a listing in New Jersey and yours may be embossed around the lower edge of the bottle from there. That would also explain the Virginia caps. Pretty common bottles but still cool to find them in the wild. I live closer to "Duke" country and have found dozens of the embossed Duke bottles in several locations around my area.
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Originally Rheingold was from New York, but I think by the time the Chug-A-Mug" bottle was used, it had a listing in New Jersey and yours may be embossed around the lower edge of the bottle from there. That would also explain the Virginia caps. Pretty common bottles but still cool to find them in the wild. I live closer to "Duke" country and have found dozens of the embossed Duke bottles in several locations around my area.View attachment 246641View attachment 246642
I initially found my first “chug a mug” bottles a couple winters ago, very intrigued by the design so Before becoming a member here i did a bit of research about the rhien gold company. It was a pretty popular beer at one point. Very cool bottle in my opinion!
 

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Originally Rheingold was from New York, but I think by the time the Chug-A-Mug" bottle was used, it had a listing in New Jersey and yours may be embossed around the lower edge of the bottle from there. That would also explain the Virginia caps. Pretty common bottles but still cool to find them in the wild. I live closer to "Duke" country and have found dozens of the embossed Duke bottles in several locations around my area.View attachment 246641View attachment 246642
I just checked these bottles all originated from Orange, NJ. With the number 68 on the bottom. Presuming thats the year .
 

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68 Sounds about right for these. Thought I seen these in white paint versions also or am I thinking of something else? Rheingold was very Popular in New York for may Years. LEON.

Some of my Rheingold cans from around late 30's.
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