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¶ yes, collectors of them call them "engraved" (as opposed to the embossed and inlaid types). Those are the three main types of antique US poker chips in 20th century. They just look engraved. They are made in a mold.
¶ both are generic poker chips. .... The one on the right ("Rough Rider," numerous slight variations) is common..... The one on the left is a good chip, pretty "scarce." It is called "Dog on a Log." Worth about $10 or more.
¶ these poker chips and others are pictured in the book "Antique Gambling Chips" (revised edition). Seen here:
http://chipguide.themogh.org/cg_books.php

Robert
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Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Damon with Gretchen Mol, and John Malkovich (clockwise from upper left) in "Rounders" (1998).
http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/StillsB_OtherMaleActors.htm

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