Hard Times Merchant Token - P. Evens - Draper and Tailor (Cincinnati, Ohio) , United States
1833-1835
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Merchant name and address with die makers name in small letters
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
P. EVENS. DRAPER & TAILOR 149 MAIN St CINNCINATI OHIO BALE. NY.
Engravers:
James BaleNew York City
Reverse
Description:
Small 4 petal rosette upper mid token surrounded by legend
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
KEEPS ON HAND A CHOICE SELECTION OF FINE GOODS IN HIS LINE
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1833 ~ 1835
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