USA Hard Times Token E Pluribus Unum 1837 

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Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5958245
Area
Tokens / Medals
Title
USA Hard Times Token E Pluribus Unum 1837
Type
Token coins
Publisher
Value
1 cent
Country
Verenigde Staten
Year
1837
Collection / set
Hard times tokens
Material
Copper
Weight
Variety / overstrike
Obverse
E Pluribus Unum 1837
Reverse
Millions For Defense - Not One Cent For Tribute
Privy mark
Mint mark
Designer
Engraver
Dimensions / Diameter
28 mm
Number
Details

Half a cent was not minted in 1837. In order to make up for the shortage of change, local businessmen have issued tokens in many places with the same diameter and weight as the original half cents. This penny is an example of this and is one of the most popular types.

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