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Hard Times Token - Abraham Riker, Boots and Shoes (New York, NY) , United States
1837

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Images of a slipper, boot, and shoe surrounded by legend.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
ABRAHAM RIKER / NO 131 / DIVISION ST / NEW YORK
Reverse
Description:
Wreath encircled by and surrounding legend
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT ONE CENT / FOR TRIBUTE
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