Hard Times Token - Merchants Exchange, old (New York, NY) , United States

1837

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Building center. Years built and burnt below with location around circumference.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE WALL ST. N. YORK BUILT 1827 BURNT 1835

Reverse

Description:

Outer circle of words: Millions for defence. Inner wreath. Center words: Not one cent for tribute. No dash under CENT. Five berries within the wreath and three outside.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE NOT / ONE / CENT / FOR TRIBUTE

Specifications

Weight9.13g
Diameter28.1mm
CompositionCopper
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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