(1837-41) Token HT-A420, Philadelphia PA

Coin Details

Description

This Philadelphia token from 1837–41 bears the "A" prefix indicating later cataloging. The token is part of the HT-420 series connected to Charles Goodyear's Philadelphia commercial activities during the period when he was transitioning from hardware merchant to India rubber experimenter. The variant may represent a different die state, edge type, or metal from the primary HT-420 issue. The 1837–41 date range extends beyond the primary HT-420 dating of 1829–36, indicating this piece may document a later phase of commercial activity at the same location or by the same proprietor. If connected to Goodyear, the later dating could correspond to his continued presence in Philadelphia even after his hardware business had failed, as he pursued rubber experiments in whatever workshops and laboratories he could access. Philadelphia tokens with the "A" prefix often represent varieties that surfaced in numismatic commerce long after the original catalog entries were established, sometimes coming from old hoards, estate sales, or collections that had been held privately for generations before being offered to the market.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Later-cataloged Philadelphia token, Goodyear-related.

Cross References

Rulau HT-A420