(1833-60) Token HT-M1, New York, American Institute NY
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Description
Dated 1833, this Gold Hard Times token () is cataloged in the miscellaneous or unattributed section of the Rulau reference. Hard Times tokens were privately struck copper and brass pieces produced during the economic upheaval of the 1830s and 1840s, serving as both political commentary and substitute small change during severe coin shortages. The miscellaneous Hard Times tokens include pieces that do not fit neatly into the political (HT-1 to HT-80) or merchant advertising (HT-81+) categories. Some represent commemorative or patriotic themes, while others remain unattributed to specific issuers or political campaigns. Hard Times tokens date from the depression that followed the Panic of 1837.
Cross References
; PCGS #77080; NGC #855436
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