1832 Hard Times Andrew Jackson Token (Ht-1, Ht-1A Or Something Else?)

Thanks Exo. Here's a closeup of JACKSON, if it helps. What are some of the other differences between 1 and 1A? (There was mention of his hair being different, but that's just too hard for me make out on mine). Thanks for the help!

Great, thanks for the info! Haha, yes, I'll gladly take the "worst known" only because it means that aren't that many known to begin with (I believe there are less than 30 HT-1 specimens known, given its R-6 rarity?). Some of the details are actually quite strong (i.e. the leaves on the reverse and the lettering across the top of the rim) and most of the damage seems to be environmental/corrosion rather than wear.

With that said, I'm surprised it's in as relatively good condition as it is; this was found about 50 yards from the Long Island Sound in a wooded hillside about 10 feet from a local road. Initially I thought it was a large cent (I'd found an 1848 LC about 20 feet away last year), but it felt too thin for that-- this only weights 5 grams. It's probably my favorite "coin" find, despite the condition. My only other token find is a Chuck E. Cheese token (I wish I was kidding).

Any other opinions or comments are welcome. Thanks again, and I'll be readying this for submission to NCS.

(This is what it looked like in the light of day for the first time in nearly 200 years):

Great follow up.
Nice find, I am sure this has been a great ride for you.
BTW I love LI, went to school in Long Beach.

Congratulations, Dave! This is great news of a rare find! This sure is a noteworty beginning for you on the CCF.

Looks like my tentative attribution was incorrect. I've never owned or before studied an HT-1 or HT-3. The condition issues frustrated my effort, as well. When I found a few, well worn NC large cents, it took me at least an hour of study, then having coin-in-hand, to peg the Sheldon variety. It's not often that the average collector gets to study such rare pieces in hand. Even when pics are good, I find it more difficult.

While ANACS in all probability got the attribution correct, I remain far more confident in NGC when it comes to tokens. Also, with a token such as this rare HT-1, I personally would have chosen to have it professionally conserved, prior to being slabbed.

I, too, was born and raised on "The Island." While I have fond memories of the beaches, the boardwalk, Nathan's and other amenities, I surely don't miss the traffic, the congestion, the commuting, the lines of shoppers AND the taxes! My property tax in Tennessee is but $360 a year, and gas prices are far less than those in NY.