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Hard Times Token, HT #244, Low #113

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Description
Obverse features eagle, stars and the date of 1837. The reverse has an umbrella and the words "H. Crossman, Manufacturer, No. 92 1/2 Chatham St. N Y".

General Information
Rarity R-2 common, composition copper, size 28.5 mm.

Author's Notes & Comments
The eagle design is similar to that used on U.S. gold coins of that era.


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