Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1/16 in. ( 2.9 x 0.2 cm )
Description:
Hard Times token inscribed on the obverse "Smith's Clock Establishment, No. 7 1/2 Bowery, New York, 1837" and on the reverse "Time is Money".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. David Dufour
Object Number:
1991.1
Gallery Label:
This "Hard Times" token was used in New York City during the national financial Panic of 1837. It was used as script when banks were low on money, or failed.
Provenance:
This coin, an example of a "Hard Times" token, was used in New York City during the national financial "Panic of 1837". It was used as script when banks were low on money, or failed.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1837
eMuseum Object ID:
19239
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Caroline Queen Consort of England
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Object Number:
32
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18785
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of 3 coins: US. half cent, 1807, 1809, 1828
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13900
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18258
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
"Flowing Hair" dollar
Classification:
Date:
1795
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/16 in. ( 2.7 cm )
Description:
Silver dollar; obverse with image of Liberty with flowing hair and fifteen stars, legend "LIBERTY" ; reverse with eagle in wreath, legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Object Number:
INV.13896.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1795
eMuseum Object ID:
18257
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of 3 coins: Nova Caesarea, 1788 (New Jersey)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13888
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18256
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Collec. of 6 coins: Massachusetts, Common Wealth
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13882
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18255
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin: Vermont Auctori, Immune Columbia, 1785
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13873
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of 2 coins: Silver dollar, Liberty, 1799 & 1800
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13895ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
18050
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Gold sovereign w/chain: Georgius lll, De: Gratia
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.13789
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
16969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
1791 1 cent
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.3175
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
14234
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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