Hard Times Token - E. F. Sise and Co (Portsmouth, New Hampshire) , United States
1837
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Circumferential dots at edge surrounding legend.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E. F. SISE & CO / GENERAL / COMMISSION, / AND FORWARDING / MERCHANTS. / PORTSMOUTH / * N . H *
Reverse
Description:
4 leaves on edge of both sides with a dot between each, and a leaf on both sides of AND. Legend in center.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IMPORTERS / OF / CROCKERY / AND / GLASS WARE / DEALERS / IN / COAL. / 1837
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Year1837
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