Hard Times Token - Bergen Iron Works, circles (Lakewood, NJ) , United States
1840
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Eagle surrounded by business name around top and STORE on bottom with circle on each side. Die crack transversely through eagle
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
BERGEN IRON WORKS / ౦ STORE ౦
Reverse
Description:
Clasped hands in center surrounded by rays with motto on top and date on bottom
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
BONÆ FIDEI SIGNUM / 1840
Translation:
Latin: Good faith sign
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