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Hard Times Token - Loco Foco, Mint Drop , United States
1838

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Unattractive Liberty facing left with LOCO FOCO on headband
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LOCO FOCO 1838
Reverse
Description:
Inscription surrounding wreath with MINT DROP inside wreath.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
BENTON MINT DROP EXPERIMENT
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