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It is classified as an r1, which means that it is one of the most common hard times tokens. The coin measures 30mm in diameter and weighs approximately 11. Hard times token millions for defence not one cent for tribute. Winning bidder will receive the actual item that is pictured. Make sure this fits by entering your model number 1837 executive experiment i follow in the footsteps hard time token obverse.

This amount will be added to the winning bid and will be included in the total purchase price paid by the buyer to the seller. Hard times token, illustrious predecessor, ht 33, low19. You have a hard times token, one of hundreds of different nongovernmental currency tokens made from 1834 until about 1844. A classic hard times token, sometimes referred to as a not cent hard times tokens are american large or half cent sized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. World united states 1837 executive experiment hard. L44, ht69, a hard times token from the panic of 1837, depicting andrew jackson and a trunk. Obverse, executive experiment sub treasury fiscal agent. The tortoise carrying the safe meant the democrats could never get the bill through congress. You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin hard times tokens, 1837 ht291 ms token. The executive experiment refers to the establishment of the subtreasury.

Get the best deal for hard times tokens from the largest online selection at. I follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor ht33, lowi9. Hard times token i take the responsibility van buren metallic currency 1837. Shop 1837 hard times token about uncirculated and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. From 1837 to about 1844, the united states experienced an economic depression, beginning with what is now known as the panic of 1837. Lot of 4 different 18371841 hard times tokens fvf details. The obverse of the token features a tortoise with strongbox on its back facing right inscribed sub treasury, executive.

With picture of andrew jackson as pirate raiding strong box with sword and bag of money and ship labeled experiment crashing against the rocks in rough seas. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This rare antique hard times token from 1837 was created during the united states presidency of martin van buren. To see my other items on ebay, please click here please note. 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. The donkeys back foot not touching r in predecessor. The political parties were just sorting themselves out. Your hard times token, know as jackass running is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Many hard times tokens could be used as substitutes for one cent at specific businesses, whose. Hard times tokens, 1837 ht291 ms token pcgs auction prices.

Executive financing was a dig at andrew jacksons earlier pursuit against the. Your ht token is commonly refered to as, the illustrious predecessor. Hard times token 1834 down with the bank my substitute for us bank. The obverse features a tortoise carrying a crate upon its back with legend executive experiment 1837 fiscal agent. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 2. A number of factors contributed to the panic, most of which occured during the presidency of andrew jackson, with martin van buren as his vice president. I follow in the illustrious footsteps of my predecessor.

The executive experiment was van burens subtreasury idea using a fiscal agent. Make offer 1837 hard times token half cent worth of pure copper low49 detail m2057. Hard times token 1837 executive experiment fiscal agent. The listing, poor condition 1837 executive experiment hard times token has ended. New listing 1837 htt hard times token executive experiment turtle donkey ht33. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of hard times tokens 18241860.

In 1836 president andrew jackson issued an executive order, the specie circular or coinage act, requiring payment in gold or silver coins when buying government land. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. Introduction hard times tokens, or jackson cents, mark a period of peculiar interest in the numismatic history of the united. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

This rare antique hard times token from 1837 was created during the united states presidency of. Customs services and international tracking provided. The issuer is critical of the policy of eliminating the bank of the united states i follow the illustrious steps of my predecessor. Government report 1841 penitentiary district columbia martin van buren. A tortoise carrying a large safe labeled sub treasury, with legend. Hard times token, illustrious predecessor, ht 34, low20.

Hard times tokens rulau price guide and values ngc. This is a hard times token know as jackass running and is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. Poor condition 1837 executive experiment hard times token. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 1 sign in. We, here at tudor coins, buy only quality circulated and uncirculated coins and currency that we pass on to you knowing that the article is genuine. The answer has something to do with former president andrew jackson, the panic of 1837, and copper shortages. Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute 2 photo.