Hard Times Merchant Token - Merchant Exchange , United States

1837

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Tontine Building

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

Reverse

Description:

Inscription

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

NEW YORK JOINT STOCK EXCHANGE COMPANY No. 6 TONTINE BUILDING WALL STt.

Specifications

Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled

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