Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Hermes wearing a helmet with wings on overse; obverse "1863" reverse "M.L. STEWART / WHOLESALE / AND / RETAIL / GROCER, / OWOSSO, / MICH."
Object Number:
Z.3116c
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:
54162
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Libety, surrounded by a ring of stars, on obverse; obverse "UNION / 1863" reverse "SHOWERMAN & BRO. / DEALERS / IN / DRY GOODS / CLOTHING/ HATS & CAPS / BOOTS & SHOES / YPSILANTI, MICH."
Object Number:
Z.3116b
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:
54161
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Z.3116a
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a feather headdress, surounded by a ring of stars, on obverse; obverse "1863" reverse "B. HEMPELMAN / DEALER / IN / GROCERIES / & / FEED / N.W. / COR. / LINN & FINDLAY / STS / CINCINNATI"
Object Number:
Z.3116a
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:
54159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; bust of George Washington surrounded by stars on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "WILSON'S / 1 / MEDAL"
Object Number:
Z.3165
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:
54158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of a fish on obverse; obverse "M.L. MARSHALL / 1863 / OSWEGO N.Y." reverse "TOYS, FANCY GOODS, / FISHING / TACKLE / AND / RARE COIN."
Object Number:
Z.3175
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:
54149
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Merchant token
Classification:
Date:
1847-1848
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of three umbrellas on obverse; obverse "UMBRELLAS. AND. PARASOLS." reverse "HOUGHTON. MERRELL & CO / 48 / CEDAR / ST"
Object Number:
Z.3109
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1848
eMuseum Object ID:
54148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 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:
Z.3107ab
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:
54147
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Merhant token
Classification:
Date:
1854-1857
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a Queen of Diamonds card on obverse, Jack of Clubs card on reverse; obverse "SAML HART & Co 236 So. 36TH ST / PHILA" reverse "SAL HART & Co No 1 BARCLAY ST / NEW YORK"
Object Number:
INV.13726a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
54146
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1834-1835
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; obverse "DAY NEWELL & DAY / MANUFACTURERS / OF LOCKS BOLTS / & HINGES / 589 BROAD WAY."
Object Number:
Z.3113
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:
1835
eMuseum Object ID:
54145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token (2)
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 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:
INV.13756ab
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:
54144
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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