Hard Times Token: New York Joint Stock Exchange Co.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of the Tontine Building on Wall St. on obverse; obverse "MERCHANTS / EXCHANGE" reverse " NEW YORK JOINT STOCK / NO 6 / TONTINE / BUILDING / WALL / STT / EXCHANGE COMPANY"
Object Number:
1393f
Gallery Label:
The Merchants Exchange held the largest room in the Tontine Coffee House until it built its own building in 1827. 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:
54193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; 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 / 1837" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE" reverse "NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13737ab
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:
54192
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of a bald eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by a ring of stars, on obverse; obverse "1837" reverse "S. MAYCOCK & Co / EVERPOINTED / PENCIL CASE / MANUFACTURERS / SAML MAYCOCK / JOHN HAGUE / 35 CITY HALL PLACE N-Y"
Object Number:
INV.13766ab
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:
54191
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of the profile of Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress on obverse, and a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "UNITED / WE STAND / 1863" reverse "BROAS BROS / ARMY / AND / NAVY / NEW YORK"
Object Number:
INV.13855.4ab
Gallery Label:
James J. Broas is listed in the 1863 New York City directory as a pie baker. During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54179
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of a man's profile, garland, and stars on obverse, and a shield in a six-point star with garland on reverse; obverse "1863"
Object Number:
INV.13855.33ab
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54177
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; (a&b) depiction of a steamboat with 13 stars above it on obverse; (a) shield on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "UNION FOR EVER / 1863"; (b) ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "OUR / NAVY"
Object Number:
INV.13855.9ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54176
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of a Union flag surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse; (a) depiction of a ring of garland, with a star on top and an anchor with crossed swords behind it, on reverse; obverse "THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863 " reverse (a) "ARMY / AND / NAVY" (b) "SHERWOOD & HOPSON / CHINA / EMPORIUM / UTICA N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.13855.64ab
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54175
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of a steam boat on obverse, and a ring of garland with an anchor on top, and crossed canons at the bottom on reverse; obverse "OUR LITTLE / MONITOR" reverse "1863"
Object Number:
INV.13855.5ab
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54174
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, and a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "LIBERTY / 1863" reverse "OUR / ARMY"
Object Number:
INV.13855.35
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civl War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surounded by a circle of stars on obverse, and a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "I. / O. U. / 1 / CENT"
Object Number:
INV.13855.1
Gallery Label:
During the Civil War, there were no metallic coins of any denomination in circulation. Tradesmen were thus forced to issue a medium that would save commerce. Many of these tokens depicted patriotic subjects. The irresponsible nature of these tokens forced Congress to pass an act in 1864, forbidding private individuals to issue any form of money.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
54172
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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