Hard Times Token - R and W Robinson (Attleboro, MA) , United States

1836

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Seated woman holding wreath surrounded by symbolic images: Spinning wheel, ship, shield, liberty cap on pole, medicine, wheat

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

AMERICAN INSTITUTE NEW-YORK H

Reverse

Description:

Curved legend

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

COPY OF A GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO R & W ROBINSON, FOR THE BEST, MILITARY, NAVAL, SPORTING, & PLAIN FLAT BUTTONS 1836

Specifications

Weight10.7g
Diameter28.5mm
CompositionCopper
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled

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