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Hard Times Token "May Tenth" (Phoenix Variety) , United States

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Obverse
Phoenix rising from flames.
Latin
SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERERS NOV. R 1837
Reverse
Oak wreath surrounding the words "MAY TENTH 1837."
Latin
SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED MAY TENTH 1837
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