(1824) Token Rulau Non-101B

Coin Details

Description

This 1824 token is cataloged under a Rulau non-standard number, indicating it falls outside the primary HT numbering system. The "Non-101B" designation places it in a supplementary section of the catalog where pieces that don't fit neatly into the main sequence are documented. The 1824 date makes this one of the earliest pieces in the Hard Times token catalog. The early 1820s predated the Hard Times era by more than a decade, and tokens from this period represent the nascent American merchant token tradition. These early pieces established precedents for the design, manufacture, and commercial use of advertising tokens that would be massively expanded during the 1837 crisis. Non-standard catalog numbers often indicate pieces that were difficult to classify within the existing framework— because they bridge two categories, represent transitional types, or were discovered after the numbering system was well established. The "Non-101B" designation indicates this piece is related to but distinct from the HT-101 entry, representing a different die state, metal, or design variation.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Non-standard Rulau catalog number. Early 1824 dating.

Cross References

Rulau Non-101B