Hard Times token: Smith's Clock Establishment, 1837
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1837
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper; depiction of a clock with Roman numerals, with the time reading 10:14, on obverse; obverse "TIME / IS / MONEY" reverse "SMITHS / CLOCK / ESTABLISHMENT / No 7 1/2 / BOWERY / NEW YORK / 1837"
Object Number:
INV.13768
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:
54707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; metal; depiction of the U.S.S. Constitution on obverse, and a ring of garland on reverse; obverse "WEBSTER / CONSTITUTION / CREDIT 1841 CURRENCY" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
Z.2999
Gallery Label:
Daniel Webster was a strong advocate for the United States Bank, and therefore, opposed Jackson and Van Burren's policies. 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:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
54706
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 Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse, and the Centre Market building on the reverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM" reverse "CENTRE MARKET / 14TH WARD / N. YORK / ACCOMMODATION"
Object Number:
Z.3100e
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:
54705
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:
Token; 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:
Z.3100a-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:
54704
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; hole punched in top; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile on obverse, boot on reverse; obverse "P B & S DEVEAU'S 156 CHATHAM SQUARE / N YORK" reverse "WHOLESALE & RETAIL BOOT & SHOE / 156 CHATHAM SQARE N.Y. / 1837"
Object Number:
Z.3100d
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:
54703
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1841
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; copper, depiction of ships on both sides, one is the U.S.S. Constitution; obverse "WEBSTER / CONSTITUTION / CREDIT 1841 CURRENCY" reverse "VAN BURREN / METALLIC / 1837 / CURRENCY"
Object Number:
INV.13701.7
Gallery Label:
Daniel Webster was a strong advocate for the United States Bank, and therefore, opposed Jackson and Van Burren's policies. 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:
1841
eMuseum Object ID:
54702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Civil War tokens (3)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tokens; copper; (a&b) depiction of shield on obverse, and a bald eagle on the reverse; obverse "TRADESMENS / GOOD FOR / ONE / CENT / CURRENCY" reverse "UNITED STATES / COPPER"; (c) obverse "REMEMBERANCE / OF / 1863" reverse "NOT / ONE / CENT"
Object Number:
INV.13855.76a-c
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:
54698
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 the Union flag within a circle of stars on obverse; obverse " THE FLAG OF OUR UNION / 1863" reverse "IF ANYBODY ATTEMPT TO TEAR IT DOWN / SHOOT HIM / DIX / ON THE SPOT"
Credit Line:
Presented by Oscar T. Barck. Jan. 15, 1924
Object Number:
11.31
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:
54694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Token
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of the profile of a woman wearing a feather headdress, and garland on obverse, garland on reverse; obverse "WM.THIERBACH / 142 ELM ST. / 1863" reverse "GROCER"
Object Number:
INV.13855.63b
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:
54693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hard Times token
Classification:
Date:
1837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of Lady Liberty's profile surrounded by a ring of stars on the obverse, a ring of garland on the the reverse; obverse "E PLURIBUS UNUM / 1837" reverse "MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE"
Object Number:
INV.13718.1
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:
54692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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