Does Anyone Collect Hard Times Tokens

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kenny_1745 Valued Member United States 239 Posts	Posted 07/21/2007 7:55 pm I always thought they were interesting, but I don't want to buy one until I know more about them. Does anyone here collect them? Report this Post to the Staff

GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/21/2007 7:59 pm This is the only one I have and it is one of my favorite coins in my entire collection now. Report this Post to the Staff
kenny_1745 Valued Member United States 239 Posts	Posted 07/21/2007 9:34 pm How much did it cost? Edited by kenny_1745 07/21/2007 9:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/21/2007 9:41 pm this one cost me $15-$18 can't remember the all range in price and depend on condition. be careful of fakes though. make sure you check out several of the same token to compare to. Report this Post to the Staff
kenny_1745 Valued Member United States 239 Posts	Posted 07/21/2007 9:51 pm Thats not too expensive. I'll look for some at the next coin show. Report this Post to the Staff
chrycopaul Pillar of the Community Canada 1106 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 01:56 am One of my favs as well, but why is it considered a hard times token? Edited by chrycopaul 07/22/2007 01:59 am Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 1:03 pm back in the day there was such a shortage of currency due to the massive hoarding that private firms would mint their own currency. chrycopaul now why'd ya go and show me up on the coin? that's just mean Report this Post to the Staff
chrycopaul Pillar of the Community Canada 1106 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:28 pm quote: chrycopaul now why'd ya go and show me up on the coin? that's just mean ? What's you talkin' bout Willis, ....it's the same thing. Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:30 pm Your is prettier then mine Report this Post to the Staff
docsfishn Pillar of the Community United States 1031 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:41 pm I have 2 and really enjoy them. Everyone should have at least 1 or 2. Well, maybe 3 so I have an excuse to go buy another one. Report this Post to the Staff
chrycopaul Pillar of the Community Canada 1106 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:43 pm quote: Your is prettier then mine But yours has more ...uh....Character, yeah that's it, character. Mine looks like it may have been cleaned? Edited by chrycopaul 07/22/2007 3:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:53 pm Character? I got character all over the back yard and a Lot on my car I absolutely Love this coin and one day I'll splurge and get me a good quality one. Report this Post to the Staff
chrycopaul Pillar of the Community Canada 1106 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 3:59 pm If it will make you feel better, keep an eye out for the mailman as there is some Canadian "Character" heading your way. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 4:31 pm Yes I do Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 4:41 pm Sweet! Well thanks in advance! I ain't gotta clue what it is. Report this Post to the Staff
kenny_1745 Valued Member United States 239 Posts	Posted 07/22/2007 6:24 pm What makes a Hard Times token different from a Civil War token? Report this Post to the Staff
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