(1833-5) Token HT-376, Cincinnati OH

Coin Details

Description

This 1833-1835 copper token is a die variety in the P. Evens series from Cincinnati, Ohio, sharing the merchant tailor attribution but produced from different dies than HT-375 and its variants. Platt Evens' tailoring establishment at 149 Main Street was one of Cincinnati's premier clothing shops, known for fine fabrics, fashionable cuts, and the innovative plate glass display windows that attracted customers from the sidewalk. The HT-376 series (including variants HT-376A and HT-376B) represents a separate die production campaign from the HT-375 group, suggesting either replacement dies for worn originals or a deliberate expansion of the token advertising program. The existence of two main die types with multiple sub-varieties places Evens among the most active token advertisers in Cincinnati. Main Street was Cincinnati's commercial spine, running from the Ohio River waterfront through the city's business district. Evens' location at 149 Main placed him in the heart of the retail shopping area, where his plate glass windows could attract the maximum foot traffic. The street was also the route of arrival for many visitors and new residents, making it an ideal location for a merchant seeking to establish name recognition in Cincinnati's growing market.

Rarity Notes

Common. Standard copper variety from Cincinnati OH. Rarity R-2.

Cross References

Rulau HT-376