1 Cent - Hard Times Token - Shin Plasters (May Tenth) , United States

1837

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Eagle Flames

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

SUBTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS NOVR 1837

Reverse

Description:

Inscription in Wreath

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED MAY TENTH 1837

Specifications

Weight8g
Diameter28mm
CompositionCopper
Orientationvariable
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value1 Cent

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