Token
Classification:
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Token; white metal; hole punched in top; depiction of a bald eagle on a shield, with an anchor, flags, swords, and wheat behind, and an eye above, on obverse; obverse "1836 / NATIONAL JUBILEE" reverse "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE / FOR THE / SUPPORT OF THIS / WE PLEDGE TO EACH / OTHER OUR LIVES / OUR FORTUNES & / OUR SACRED / HONOUR / SIGNED JULY 4: 1776"
Object Number:
Z.2992
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
54807
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coin
Classification:
Date:
1851
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token;copper; depiction of George Washington's bust on obverse, Lady Liberty with weath and staff in hands on reverse; obverse "WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE / 1783" reverse "UNITED STATES"
Object Number:
Z.3001
Gallery Label:
This coin design was struck repeatedly from 1820-1860.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1851
eMuseum Object ID:
54806
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1858
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tokens; white metal; depiction of John T. Smith shaking hands with Francis Ormand Jonathan Smith on obverse; obverse "HOW ARE YOU JONATHAN / PURTY WELL OLD FELLER / HEOW'S YERSELF" reverse "ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH / SUCCESSFULLY / LAID / 5TH OF / AUGUST, / 1858."
Object Number:
Z.2990ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1858
eMuseum Object ID:
54805
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; copper; depiction of shoes and boots on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "ABRAHAM RIKER / No 131 / DIVISION ST / NEW YORK" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13772ab
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:
54803
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; obverse "TRY ATHERTON'S / WILD / CHERRY / SYRUP / FOR / COUGHS & COLDS" reverse "TO PURIFY THE BLOOD / E. W. HALL / WHITEHALL / N.Y. / USE ATHERTON'S PILLS"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.38
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:
54799
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, two hands shaking surrounded by a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "PEACE / FOREVER"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.17
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:
54798
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 wearing a headdress surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, shield with stars and strips on reverse; reverse "UNION FOR EVER / 1863"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.21
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:
54797
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; obverse "KNOOPS SEGARS & TOBACCO / 131 / BOWERY / N.Y. / 1863" reverse "EBINNBUNG / an / 1863"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.29
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:
54796
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 wearing a feather headdress surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse; obverse "LIBERTY / 1863" reverse "ALBERGER'S / MEAT / STORE / BUFFALO"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.5
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:
54795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War token
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; obverse "IF YOU GET SICK / USE / DR. / BENNETT'S / MEDICINES" reverse "500 000 / PERSONS / ANNULLY / CURED / BY / DR. BENNETT'S / MEDICINES"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.15
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:
54794
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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