Tokens (3)
Classification:
Date:
1852
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Each (b and c): 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Description:
Tokens; metal; (a) depiction of ship on obverse; obverse "METROPOLITAN / INSURANCE COMPANY" reverse "MARINE & FIRE / CAPITAL / $300.000 / WITH A LARGE / SURPLUS, / 108 BROADWAY, / NEW-YORK, / 1852"; (b) depiction of Prof. Johnson on obverse, and of bald eagle with a shield on its chest, and arrows and a branch in its claws on reverse; obverse "PROFESSOR JOHNSON. 317. BOWERY / 1852" reverse "UNITED STATES / STARCH POLISH"; (c) depiction of Lady Liberty's facial profile on obverse, and a bald eagle with a shield on its chest, and arrows and a branch in its claws; obverse "PROFESSOR JOHNSON. 317. BOWERY / 1852"
Object Number:
Z.3104a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1852
eMuseum Object ID:
53842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's facial profile on obverse, bald eagle with a seal on its chest and arrows and a branch in its claws on the reverse; obverse "E. LYON / 424 BROADWAY NEW-YORK" reverse "MAGNECTIC POWDER & PILLS / FOR INSECTS AND RATS"
Object Number:
INV.13778.8e
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
53841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
One of three 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.13778.8a
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:
53840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
U.S. Merchant token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depictions of ships on both sides; obverse "DOREMUS & NIXON / 21 PARK PLACE N-YORK" reverse "DRY GOODS & UPHOLSTERY / FOR SHIPS & STEAMERS"
Object Number:
INV.13778.8i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
53839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; 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.13778.8h
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
53838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal with octagonal shape; obverse "JAS S. SMITH & CO. / MILLITARY GOODS" reverse " MANUFACTORY / 15 DUTCH ST. / N. YORK / & SALES ROOM"
Object Number:
INV.13778.8k
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
53777
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal with octagonal shape; obverse "JAS S. SMITH & CO. / MILLITARY GOODS" reverse " MANUFACTORY / 15 DUTCH ST. / N. YORK / & SALES ROOM"
Object Number:
INV.13778.8j
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.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
53696
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1934
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; white metal; depiction of train engine on obverse and the ALCOA seal on reverse; obverse "UNION / 1934 / LUCKY PIECE / PACIFIC" reverse "A SAMPLE / OF THE ALUMINUM / IN THE NEW / UNION PACIFIC TRAIN / BUILT BY / PULLMAN CAR & MFG. CORP / ALUMINUM CO. / OF AMERICA / FREEBUCK CMI."
Object Number:
Z.1723
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1934
eMuseum Object ID:
53692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1915
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; reverse depicts the Mechanics National Bank building and reverse depicts a swatsika; obverse "THE MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK / COR STATE & WARREN STS TRENTON. N.J" reverse "MADE BY L.F. GRAMMES & SONS / WE WILL ACCEPT THIS ON DEPOSIT / GOOD LUCK / FOR 25 CTS / IF YOU OPEN A NEW INTEREST / ACCOUNT OF $500 OR MORE / LEAVING IT IN THE / BANK 12 MONTHS / AND PAY 3% / COMPOUND INTEREST JAN & JULY / NOT GOOD AFTER MARCH 1 1916 / ALLENTOWN PA USA"
Object Number:
Z.3119
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
53691
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1889-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Token; metal;reverse depicts cherib with winged sitting on a pot; obverse "HEADS I WIN / C C C / Carcarets / ALWAYS WIN / BEST FOR THE BOWELS" reverse "TAILS YOU LOSE / ALL GOING OUT- NOTHING COMING IN."
Object Number:
INV.13857.2
Gallery Label:
Cascarets is a brand of laxative.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
53690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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