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

Coin Details

Description

This 1833-1835 copper P. Evens token is a variant of HT-376, distinguished by specific die characteristics that separate it from the primary type. Platt Evens' sustained token production in multiple die varieties and compositions reflects the commercial ambitions of one of Cincinnati's leading merchant tailors. The Evens token program rivals those of major New York City merchants in its complexity and variety. Evens' business represented the upper end of Cincinnati's retail clothing trade. While many tailors served the practical needs of the city's working population, Evens catered to the professional and merchant class that demanded fashionable clothing comparable to what was available in eastern cities. His importation of European fabrics and attention to current fashion trends set his establishment apart from competitors who relied on domestically produced materials. The multiple Evens token varieties circulating in Cincinnati's commercial channels provided constant advertising reinforcement in a city that was growing rapidly and attracting new residents who needed to discover the local merchant landscape. Each token that passed through a new hand introduced another potential customer to Evens' tailoring services.

Rarity Notes

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

Cross References

Rulau HT-376A