They were privately minted pieces with odd phrases and comedic portraits. The first consists of political propaganda for and against andrew jackson and martin van buren, the next of. Hard times token, ht 294, low98, merchants exchange building. It was considerably cheaper to produce than the extraction of copper for the. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 3. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. And fillintheblank personalizable books that help you spell out what makes them extraordinary. Squire, one of a partnership of ship chandlers and rope makers. Read about the history of hard times tokens rulau, including. As cataloged by sb, it is the product of hard times token issuer l.
If you plan to buy only a few lowcost tokens, you can get by with the three pages on the subject in a guide book. Us hard times token low 318 hiram judson watchmaker syracuse ny 1835 1838 vf. Hard times tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844.
Jun 11, 2017 an explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the actual economic depression for which these tokens are. Hard times tokens, merchants exchange building, ht 294, low98. Made mostly out of copper from 1832 to as late as 1844 it should be noted that the actual financial crisis that occurred during this hard times. Hard times tokens by low, lyman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hard times tokens, or jackson cents, mark a period of peculiar interest in the numismatic history of the united states.
When were going through a hard time, there are a lot of coping mechanisms we can turn tofunny movies, tearjerkers, vodka tonics, beloved songs, chocolate, and of course, books. Hard times tokens were both efforts to bridge the coinage gap brought on by jacksons hard money silver and gold policies which deeply neglected the needs of the economy for smaller denomination coinage and as business calling cards and political propaganda. Those bearing popular satirical and political maxims of the period. Hard times tokens 1828 1848 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. Vermont, massachusetts, connecticut, new york, new jersey, etc united states half cents, cents,half dollars, dollars, etc hard time tokens. Isbn 9780873411011 hard times tokens 3rd edition direct. The standard catalog of hard times tokens 18321844. These images were downloded from internet auction and dealer sites. This site also contains a large amount of reference material about hard times tokens.
His eighth edition is contained in the third edition of the standard catalog of united states tokens 17001900 also from krause. We carry the top us token books that provide collectors, dealers, and hobbyists with descriptions and pricing information. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. Many hard times tokens could be used as substitutes for one cent at specific businesses, whose. Hard times tokens were nongovernment issued tokens that were used as a substitute for currency.
Hard times token book 18321844 is a very good guide with values for very good,very fine and extra fine easy to check tokens out. A catalogue of kettle pieces and an examination of the symbolism and classification of kettle pieces and of american exonumia of the hard times, compromise, and civil war periods. Hard times tokens were first issued around 1837 in response to economic turmoil and to protest the actions of bankers and the government. He expertly covers the history of these fascinating collectibles, and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. The constitute a distinct group of political pieces and, along with the advertising pieces, or shop cards, they were used for a time as necessity money.
Auction listings of civil war tokens, hard times tokens and sutler tokens by steve hayden. Lows 1899 hard times tokens which included 183 types. A guide book of hard time tokens, 1st edition by david. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent period in america. Those having reference to the controversy about the united states bank. Its another one of the numismatic topics that does not have its own area on collector s weekly, but it should. Made mostly out of copper from 1832 to as late as 1844 it should be noted that the actual financial crisis that occurred during this hard times, did not take place until 1837. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of hard times tokens 18241860. Comment below if there is anything youd like to see a video about. Store cards hard times tokens 18321840 archives sell. Enjoy these fascinating satirical tokens and storecards from the andrew jackson marten van buren political era 18281844. Hardtimes token definition is any of the tokens issued during the controversy between the jackson administration and the bank of the u. Guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades.
Russell rulau reorganized lows work, applied about 500 new numbers, included a pricing guide and a lot of important history that explained the historical significance of a lot of the inscriptions, legends and devices. Handsome red with only the slightest notice of wear on the obverse pediment. Fisher hard times token collection is one of the largest, and most comprehensive collections ever assembled, featuring a large number of both low and pseudolow varieties. Review the total hard times tokens 1824 1860 pcgs graded coin population, including varieties, and shop results from dealers and ebay. A guide book of hard times tokens guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings. Since the first edition of hard times tokens was published in 1980, his books on tokens and medals have won three gold, three silver and two bronze cataloging medals of the token and medal society tams, as well as four top book awards from the numismatic literary. Hard times tokens, pieces relating to political sentiments or bearing the advertisement of merchants circa 1833 to 1844, have been collectors favorites for well over a century. Id like to see original, contemporary products like these being promoted for sale widely.
The political parties were just sorting themselves out. They have brought us comfort and solace because of their wisdom and humor, their insights and perspective, their spirit and language. I love hard times tokens because of the history involved with each one. The official new red guide book of hard times us tokens. Best, alan as a numismatic researcher, writer, and dealer, i have found that the digital conder token reference is by far the easiest way to distinguish the many minute differences. Hard times tokens are fully described with history and background of the political, satirical, sarcastic messages, etc. American political and commercial tokens of the 1830s and 1840s q. Hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in america. Hard times tokens rulau coin census population report ngc.
Books tokens tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. In 1837, to alleviate the need for small change during the hard times, feuchtwanger created tokens made of argentan commonly known as german silver, an alloy made of copper, nickel, zinc, tin and trace metals. Russ rulau has been recognized as the preeminent cataloger of american tokens. Whitman publishing announces the release of a guide book of hard times tokens, by q. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. An explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors. Hard times tokens 18281848 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins. Ngcs coin census population report for hard times tokens rulau summary grades. The hard times began as bank after bank and business after business shut their doors forever. I would encourage other designers to try their hand at producing original tokens reflecting the times. By way of background, im an advanced hard times token collector but still a novice conder token collector, having been collecting conders for just 2 12 years now.
American political and commercial tokens of the 1830s and 1840s guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. Nov 17, 2016 when were going through a hard time, there are a lot of coping mechanisms we can turn tofunny movies, tearjerkers, vodka tonics, beloved songs, chocolate, and of course, books. Published in 1982 by oak grove publications and written by l. To this day hard times tokens htt are still cataloged by their low numbers. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. In recent times, russell rulau has augmented the original study made by lyman h. S any of the tokens issued during the controversy between the jackson administration and the bank of the u. Hardtimes token definition of hardtimes token by merriam. Hard times token definition is any of the tokens issued during the controversy between the jackson administration and the bank of the u.
Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the actual economic depression for which these tokens are named didnt take place until 1837, when banks began suspending specie payments, or the exchange of gold and silver coins for paper money. Indexes and supplements highlight rarity and merchants names. Tokens hard times tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. In recognition of this, the authors dedicate an entire section of this book to the satirical hard times token genre, in addition to cataloguing the token issues along. The htt book hasnt been updated since 2001 and the complete token book. Hard times tokens rulau price guide and values ngc. These specialized coin books explore the primary united states tokens, including the colonial, merchant, hard times, transportation, trade, civil war, and gay nineties tokens. Hard times tokens post your images page 18 us, world. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. The tokens of this period are divided into three main groups.
Price catalog of united states hard times tokens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period russell rulau on. Hard times token, ht 294, low98, merchants exchange. Here are the ones i have picked up so far along with a 3 ring binder of the newsletter jackpot volumes from the amusement token collectors association. Hard times tokens for sale ancient coins and collectibles. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period by russell rulau. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Find 9780873411011 hard times tokens 3rd edition by rulau at over 30 bookstores. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economic and social scene of the precivil war era of andrew jackson the 1830s and 1840s. I thought that it might be time for a list of books on tokens, medals and other exonumia. L44, ht69, a hard times token from the panic of 1837, depicting andrew jackson and a trunk.
Lows 1899 classic reference by russell rulau, lyman haynes low online at alibris. Benjamin fauver, this 350page hardbound book was written to fill three voids. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the. Low, in his magnum opus, hard times tokens, 1900, describes five categories of tokens, which represented his criteria for inclusion into the series. Anyway, the design and execution of the piece are very true to the prototype 1837 series of hard times tokens. Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study. Political tokens and store cards 1, history, values, rarities, paperback by bowers, q. A guide book of hard time tokens, 1st edition by david bowers. Low at the turn of the century, expanding the listing to include contemporary issues overlooked by low.
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