Posted 10/09/2018 7:21 pm
Hard Times Token HT #294, This has no wreath on the back, distinguishes it from 3 other types, is not considered a rarity among this series, and in your condition is worth very little, maybe a $2 bill is all, it has enough to be IDed that's about it.
This was a period in US history 1833-1844 where the banking and financial systems were in flux, a depression was going on, Jacksonian politicsscrewed really messed up the monetary systems, low value cash/coins were scarce so manufacturers began issuing tokens for goods or services rendered. Once the Gubmint finally got it's (oops) together, and coinage began keeping up with the need, these tokens faded away. An interesting series of coinage to collect, fascinating history...real American History, not the pablum of today!
This was a period in US history 1833-1844 where the banking and financial systems were in flux, a depression was going on, Jacksonian politics
Edited by Crazyb0
10/09/2018 7:45 pm
10/09/2018 7:45 pm
