Hard Times Tokens (1824-1860)
Coin Series
About This Series
Copper tokens that circulated as cent substitutes during the economic crisis of 1837-1843. Political tokens satirized President Andrew Jackson and his banking policies, while merchant store cards advertised local businesses. Cataloged in the Low and Rulau-Fuld references, these tokens provide a fascinating window into Jacksonian-era commerce, politics, and everyday life.
