(1834-38) Token HT-A365, Troy NY

Coin Details

Description

This 1834-1838 copper token from Troy, New York is a later catalog addition to the Bucklin/Troy merchant token group, bearing the A-prefix that indicates discovery after the original numbering sequence was established. The token is associated with Isaac Bucklin's advertising program for his Interest Tables publication and Book-Keeping instruction services, extending the already extensive Bucklin series with an additional variety. The A-prefix catalog designation reflects the evolving nature of Hard Times Token scholarship. As collectors and researchers discover new die varieties, compositions, and attributions, the reference works are updated with supplementary numbers that maintain the organizational structure while accommodating new findings. These additions often represent rare or obscure varieties that were not included in early reference works due to their scarcity. The Bucklin/Troy token group, including supplementary numbers like HT-A365, represents one of the most extensively documented merchant advertising campaigns in the Hard Times series. Isaac Bucklin's investment in multiple die varieties over several years created a complex catalog presence that continues to challenge collectors and scholars.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Later catalog addition. Rarity R-3.

Cross References

Rulau HT-A365