(1835) Copper Token HT-354, Bucklin's Interest Tables NY

Coin Details

Auction Record

$720 AU53BN 08-20-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1835 copper Bucklin's Interest Tables token is distinguished from other varieties in the series by its smaller 27mm diameter. The size variation within the Bucklin series provides useful evidence about the planchet procurement practices of Troy token manufacturers. Multiple planchet sizes suggest either multiple suppliers or multiple production runs using copper stock of slightly different gauge. Bucklin's business represented an early form of information commerce — selling organized data to users who needed it for practical business purposes. His interest tables compiled thousands of pre-calculated results that would otherwise require lengthy hand computation, packaging this information in a format that a merchant or banker could consult in seconds. The token advertising campaign reflected an understanding that the product's commercial value depended on widespread awareness of its existence. The smaller diameter of this variety makes it slightly easier to distinguish from the standard-sized Bucklin tokens, though the primary die variety classification relies on differences in letter punches, spacing, and decorative elements rather than planchet size alone.

Rarity Notes

Common. Standard copper variety. Rarity R-1 to R-2.

Cross References

Rulau HT-354