Civil War tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of crossed Union flags behind a man's profile, surrounded by a ring or stars on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "EXCHANGE"
Object Number:
INV.13855.18ab
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:
54792
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 on obverse, and garland with crossed canons at the bottom of the reverse; obverse "LIBERTY AND NO SLAVERY / 1863" reverse "NO / COMPROMISE / WITH / TRAITORS"
Object Number:
INV.13855.75
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:
54793
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; (a&b) depiction of Lady Liberty's profile on obverse; (a) bald eagle on reverse; obverse "FOR PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION / 1863" reverse "UNITED STATES / COPPER"; (b) hands shaking surrounded by a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "1863" reverse "PEACE / FOREVER"
Object Number:
INV.13855.31ab
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:
54791
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; (a) depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse; (b) depiction of a bald eagle with a shield on its chest and arrows and a branch in its arms, surrounded by a ring of stars, on obverse; an open umbrella on the reverse; obverse (a) "EPLURIBUS UNUM" (b) "1837" reverse "H. CROSSMAN / MANUFACTURER / No 92 1/2 / CHATHAM ST N. Y."
Object Number:
INV.13762ab
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:
54757
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1836
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; copper; depiction of a seated woman with a bald eagle, shield, ship, and spinning wheel, on obverse; obverse "AMERICAN INSTITUTE" reverse "COPY OF A MEDAL / AWARDED TO / ROBINSON'S / JONES & Co / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING, / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1836"
Object Number:
INV.13750ab
Gallery Label:
The Robinson's Jones & CO. recieved the American Institute medal for their metallic buttons in 1833, and issued these tokens to advertise the award. 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:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
54756
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (3)
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty; surrounded by a ring of garland, on obverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1837" reverse "GEORGE A JARVIS / 142 / GRAND / CORNER OF / ELM STREET / NEW YORK / WINE & TEA DEALERS"
Object Number:
INV.13765a-c
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:
54755
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token: Buckin's Book Keeping
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1835
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of Lady Liberty, surrounded by a ring of stars, on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; reverse "BOOK KEEPING / BUCKLIN'S / WEST"
Object Number:
INV.13771
Gallery Label:
The "executive experiment" refers to the establishment of the Subtreasury system. The tortoise with the safe on its back alludes to the slow progress the experiment made, and the running jackass alludes to the Van Buren's rapid growth in popularity. 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:
54754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token: Phalons Hair Cutting, 1837
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of a comb and shears on obverse; obverse "No 35 BOWERY / 1837 / NEW YORK" reverse "PHALONS / NEW / & / SPLENDID / STYLE / OF / HAIRCUTTING"
Object Number:
INV.13767
Gallery Label:
The "executive experiment" refers to the establishment of the Subtreasury system. The tortoise with the safe on its back alludes to the slow progress the experiment made, and the running jackass alludes to the Van Buren's rapid growth in popularity. 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:
54749
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of a donkey on obverse, a tortoise carrying a bank on it shell on reverse; obverse "ILLUSTRIOUS / I FOLLOW IN THE / STEPS / OF MY / PREDECESSOR" reverse "EXECUTIVE / SUB / TREASURY / 1837 / FISCAL AGENT / EXPERIMENT"
Object Number:
INV.13707i
Gallery Label:
The "executive experiment" refers to the establishment of the Subtreasury system. The tortoise with the safe on its back alludes to the slow progress the experiment made, and the running jackass alludes to the Van Buren's rapid growth in popularity. 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:
54748
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times tokens (2)
Classification:
Date:
1833, 1836
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of a seated woman with a bald eagle, shield, ship, and spinning wheel, on obverse; obverse "AMERICAN INSTITUTE" reverse (a) "COPY OF A MEDAL / AWARDED TO / ROBINSON'S / JONES & Co / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING, / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1833" (b) "COPY OF A MEDAL / AWARDED TO / ROBINSON'S / JONES & Co / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING, / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1836"
Object Number:
Z.3101ab
Gallery Label:
The Robinson's Jones & CO. recieved the American Institute medal for their metallic buttons in 1833, and issued these tokens to advertise the award. 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:
1836
eMuseum Object ID:
54747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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