Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of garland on the obverse, a ring of garland on the the reverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1841" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE" reverse "NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13718.9
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
54614
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse, a ring of garland on the the reverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1837" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13718.8
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
54613
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (4)
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of the U.S.S. Constitution on obverse, and (ab) ring of garland on reverse; (a-d) obverse "WEBSTER / CONSTITUTION / CREDIT 1841 CURRENCY" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13746a-d
Gallery Label:
Daniel Webster was a strong advocate for the United States Bank, and therefore, opposed Jackson and Van Burren's policies. In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
54612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, and an open umbrella on the reverse; obverse "EPLURIBUS UNUM" reverse "H. CROSSMAN / MANUFACTURER / No 92 1/2 / CHATHAM ST N. Y."
Object Number:
INV.13778.2a
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
54548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse, and the Centre Market building on the reverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM" reverse "CENTRE MARKET / 14TH WARD / N. YORK / ACCOMMODATION"
Object Number:
INV.13778.2c
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
54547
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; hole at the top of the obverse; depiction of bald eagle, with a shield on its chest and branches in its claws, surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse; obverse "1837" reverse "S. MAYCOCK & Co. / EVER POINTED / PENCIL CASE / MANUFACTURERS / SAML MAYCOCK / JOHN HAGUE / 35 CITY HALL PLACE N-Y"
Object Number:
INV.13778.2b
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
54546
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of boot on obverse; obverse "HENRY ANDERSON / CHATHAM / SQUARE / N. YORK / MAMMOTH BOOT" reverse "HENRY ANDERSON / CHATHAM / SQUARE / NEW / YORK / 1837 / CHEAP BOOT & SHOES STORE"
Object Number:
INV.13778.2d
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
54541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; (a&b) depiction of Lady Liberty's profile on obverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1841" reverse "SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED / MAY / TENTH / 1837"
Object Number:
INV.13775ab
Gallery Label:
In 1837 and again in 1857, financial crises caused loss of confidence in paper money and widespread redemption of currency in coin. Banks were soon forced to suspend specie payments, and tokens and fractional notes had to serve as smaller change.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
54540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; worn and lettering is difficult to read; depiction of plough in center of obverse, depiction of screw and nut on reverse; obverse "N. STARBUCK & SON / PLOUGHS, / PLOUGH CASTINGS, / & SLEIGH / SHOES. / MILL CLEARING, POTASH KETLES, & CAULDRONS. / TROY AIR FURNANCE" reverse "MACHINE SHOP / SCREWS / FOR PAPER, / OIL & CIDER / MILLS, & C. / TURNING & POR INC."
Object Number:
INV.13718.21
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
54539
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; stamped sheet metal; two parts with hollow center; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse; obverse "LIBERTY / 1868" reverse "CONN. MUT. LIFE INS. Co / ASSESTS $18.000.000 / W.S. DUNHAM / 194 BROADWAY / GENL. AGT. / FOR / NEW YORK & N. JERSEY"
Object Number:
INV.13718.25
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
54538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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