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Hard times tokens, as they are called, are mostly the size of a contemporary large cent. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Highend 1833 jackson ht7 hard times token 1833 andrew jackson hard times token. Hard times token 1834 down with the bank my substitute for us bank. Anyway, the design and execution of the piece are very true to the prototype 1837 series of hard times tokens. You can purchase 1 coin or 40 coins and as long as they are paid for as. Find webster credit currency 1841 pictorial hard times token in the coins exonumia tokens hard times category on auctions by. The first making fun of andrew jackson referring to him as the brittish officer who cut his face with a sword refers to him as a jackass named veto. As mandated by law in the hobby protection act of 1973, all replica coins have to have the word copy stamped into them as you describe. Detailed information about the coin hard times token, andrew jackson for president, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management.

The standard reference manual for this series is hard times tokens 18321834 by russell rulau. Dec, 20 your hard times token, know as jackass running is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. Today, a comprehensive look at these pieces and their market value is found in russell rulaus hard times tokens reference guide. The political parties were just sorting themselves out. Store cards hard times tokens 18321840 archives sell. Political hard times tokens 18341840 archives sell. Reverse depicts van burens experiment as a ship in a thunderstorm being drive. Hard times tokens are american large or half cent sized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. The reverse features a wrecked ship with the legend. It is classified as an r1, which means that it is one of the most common hard times tokens. Hard times token webster van buren htt 16 low 58 2.

The reference by lyman low was the first general guide to these pieces. Read about the history of hard times tokens rulau, including. Nice, original example of these political tokens from the early 19th century. We have tried to do free shipping on our items as long as we could and now with the high cost of usps shipping we must add in a flat rate shipping charge to our items. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of hard times tokens 1824. The fact that most types of hard times token can be found today in grades from fine down to good indicates that they actually circulated in trade.

Post your coins depicting sailing ships coin community. Fisher hard times token collection is one of the largest, and most comprehensive collections ever assembled, featuring a large number of both low and pseudolow varieties. Webster credit currency 1841 w tall ship on one side, van buren metallic currency 1837 w ship on other side. These privately made pieces, comprising merchant, political and satirical pieces, were used during a time of political and financial crisis in the united states. Hard times tokens, important tokens, medals, and americana. In 2010 we opened nashua coins and collectibles in downtown nashua, nh. These tokens, previously cataloged by lyman haynes low in his hard times tokens volume, appear in rulaus standard catalog of united states tokens 17001900 using the same cataloging system. Recently, a purchased collection contained an 1841 webster credit current ht16 hard times token. Twenty five years later, civil war tokens were issued from michigan, illinois and wisconsin in the west. Judging from your pictures, i would grade your token as an f fine.

Exonumia refers to any numismatic or coinlike objects that are not legal tender, and there are a variety of different groups within the overall category of collectibles. Political hard times tokens 18341840 archives sell rare coins. These privately made pieces, comprising merchant, political and satirical pieces, were. Id like to see original, contemporary products like these being promoted for sale widely. The reverse has the commonly found inscription millions for defence not one cent for tribute. This hard times token features the uss constitution on the obverse, with the legend. Obverse depicts the united states constitution as a ship on calm waters surrounded by webster credit current, dated 1841. Xf 1841 millions for defence hard times token low 59 ht17. This token portrays a ship on the obverse and is dated 1841. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of hard times tokens 18241860.

The token is made from copper and measures about 28mm in diameter. Tokens, fantasy coins, coin reproductions, military coins, and bank tokens that have not been issued by any governmental body are the most common forms of exonumia. Subdued mint luster is seen on both sides of the piece. You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. I would encourage other designers to try their hand at producing original tokens reflecting the times. Hard times token 1841 webster credit current greater. Hard times tokens post your images page 18 us, world.

Hard times tokens 1828 1848 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. The piece is dark and fairly worn, with some scratches on the obverse. The back has been restamped with millions for defence. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1837 half cent hard times token. Hard times tokens one cent token, daniel webster, 1841. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. Make offer ht18 low60 1837 anti van buren 1841 webster credit currency hard times token ht216 low99 1837 j h dayton union steam washing new york hard times token. Shin plasters hard times token 1837 tokens numista. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. This site also contains a large amount of reference material about hard times tokens. Buy 1841 hard times token not one cent for tribute. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the actual economic depression for which these tokens are named didnt take place until 1837, when banks began suspending specie payments, or the exchange of gold and silver coins for paper money. L44, ht69, a hard times token from the panic of 1837, depicting andrew jackson and a trunk. Although rulau gives this one a modest r4 rating, i consider it.

Coin collecting free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This mint state token is shows no wear as one might expect for a ms65 grade piece. Hard times tokens rulau price guide and values ngc. Up for sale is an 1841 hard times token with the daniel webstercredit currency satirical design depicting a sailing ship on stormy seas. It has been graded at ms62 bn and encapsulated by ngc. Made in the likeness of large cents of the time, these tokens were struck to alleviate the coin shortage, and often times to express negative political views of the administrations of presidents andrew jackson 18291837 and martin van buren 1837 1841. Hard times tokens were first issued around 1837 in response to economic turmoil and to protest the actions of bankers and the government. Hard times tokens were both efforts to bridge the coinage gap brought on by jacksons hard money silver and gold policies which deeply neglected the needs of the economy for smaller denomination coinage and as business calling cards and political propaganda. Politically charged hard times tokens 1830s and 1840s. Nov 02, 2011 hard times token 1841 webster credit current though we normally think of numismatics as the study of money coins or paper, the term also includes the study of medals and tokens. Hard times token, 1841, webstervan buren, shipwreck.

Several of these tokens, in the collection of this author and his wife, are shown below. Enjoy these fascinating satirical tokens and storecards from the andrew jackson marten van buren political era 18281844. Media in category hard times tokens the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Your hard times token, know as jackass running is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. You are bidding on the exact token s in the photograph. Vintage hard times token may 10th, 18371841 token specie payments suspended. Posted on november 30, 2015 january 9, 2019 author store categories americanmodern books, casemate, coac, store tags abrahams, america, ayer, civil war, counterstamps, early american tokens, hard times tokens, higley coppers, john gault, large cents, new york city, postage stamps, theatre at new york, tokens, united states.

We, here at tudor coins, buy only quality circulated and uncirculated coins and currency that we pass on to you knowing that the article is genuine. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 3. American political and commercial tokens of the 1830s and 1840s q. Your ht token is commonly refered to as, the illustrious predecessor. Rarely offered in any condition, this issue is highly sought after by collectors of hard times and political token collectors alike. This prevents the replicas from being sold as originals.

These images were downloded from internet auction and dealer sites. Nov 08, 2009 yes, what you have is a replica of a hard times token. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. An 1837 coronet head large cent that has been converted to a hard times token. Privately minted from 1832 to 1844, they display diverse motifs reflecting political campaigns and satire of the era as well as carrying advertisements for merchants, products and services. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest. A side effect of this was the withdraw of the limited amount of hard currency in circulation.

The obverse is light brown with somewhat darker brown at the top and the periphery. Make offer hard times token 1841 webster current credit ship not one cent bu low58. The issuer is critical of the policy of eliminating the bank of the united states i follow the illustrious steps of my predecessor. Several cataloguers identified and listed all or at least all known hard times tokens and as early as 1899. Detailed information about the coin shin plasters hard times token 1837, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. Hard times token andrew jackson for president tokens. United states hard times tokens were privately issued during the financially troubled times of the 1830s and the 1840s. Dec 24, 20 webster credit hard times tokens alicia writes. We have over 80 years of combined experience in the numismatic field. Daniel websters support for the constitution and the united states bank is depicted on one side, and the van buren. Hard times tokens, pieces relating to political sentiments or bearing the advertisement of merchants circa 1833 to 1844, have been collectors favorites for well over a century. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 1 sign in. As a response private companies issued these copper tokens as a circulating medium to fill the void and also provide political and social commentary of the day.