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Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 20, 2014 the 174272a is the most graded of all of the patriotic civil war tokens by ngc they report 217 bn and 34 rb in their census 2 in ms67, and 15 in ms66. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. Hard times and civil war tokens archives nashua coins. Several of these tokens, in the collection of this author and his wife, are shown below. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that. Today they are highly collectible, and a guide book of civil war tokens elevates the collecting and study of these onceshunned imitation cents to a new level of scholarship. The tokens are listed in order by the old style low numbers with the newer hard times numbers used by rulau listed second. Civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens, ms. Dec 08, 20 collectors call these goodfor tokens store cards.

Establishes pre and post war components for a thorough analysis. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books by q. We specialize in civil war tokens but have a good selection of hard times and good for tokens as well, both raw and third party graded slabs. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. The standard catalog of hard times tokens 18321844. Civil war patriotic tokens coin census population report ngc. This isnt your simple, oh, this is a civil war token and here are the varieties. Civil war token history civil war token coin values. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Although there are major rarities in the series, most of the. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures.

Dave bowers is, arguably, one of, if not the most important figures in numismatic literature today, and probably for as long as books about numismatics have been written. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Us hard times token low 51 andrew jackson i take the responsibility 1837 vf, 2 photo 1834 s. The costs of the war left abraham lincoln with one of two choices.

Ny630h1fo new york city over 1861 quarter civil war token ngc ms64 ex garrett. This is a satirical hard times token called shin plasters token from 1837, ht67 graded almost uncirculated details light corrosion. I have found several of these coins in different threads but not in a specific thread dedicated to just that have i overlooked it. If you only need to place a small order, it is usually easier to contact your local bookshop. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent. Tradesman embraced private issue tokens to take the place of increasingly hardtoget small change, a situation that plagued commerce during the civil war in the north. These small, centsized tokens served as emergency money during the smallchange shortage of 18621865. While they only report 21 graded examples all bn of the 173272a token 3 in ms65bn and none higher. As with any series you need to get the standard references, get acquainted. Beginning in about 1861, metallic currency was gradually withdrawn and hoarded as the civil war became a reality. Civil war tokens are tangible reminders of american history. It was the adolescence of america the jacksonian period before the civil war.

The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war civil war tokens became illegal after the united states congress passed a law on april 22, 1864 prohibiting the. 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. My favorite political token from this era are the am i not a woman and a sister and am i not a man and a brother anti slavery pieces. We offer competitive gold prices on numismatic and secure 247 online ordering. These tokens, previously cataloged by lyman haynes low in his hard times tokens volume, appear in rulaus standard catalog of united states tokens 17001900 using the same cataloging system. Jan 20, 2014 awesome tokens maybe the powers to be will change the name of this thread to post your tokens, and we will get to see alot more of them. Drop us an email or give us a call and well get right back to you. A guide book of civil war tokens 3rd edition whitman publishing, llc by q. The issuance of these tokens aided commerce in the absence of official. Aug, 20 anyone that has an interest in civil war tokens simply must read this book. Lows hard times tokens and standard catalog of united states tokens, 1700 1900 by russel rulau. Folder union money of the civil war replicas indian. A study of the army of the potomac collectors library of the civil war by warren lee goss. A collection of perhaps my favorite type of us coinstokens.

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. Huge lot of books include large volumes of photographic history of the civil war by daviswiley, rodenbough, davis. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war. These tokens had political andor satirical themes, or advertised merchants. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. New listing 1863 new york city civil war token monks metal signs r5 brass.

A collection of perhaps my favorite type of us coins tokens. The civil war tokens of rhode island, 103pp hardcover, full color 9. This period is sometimes known as the compromise period. Civil war or hard times tokens occupy a unique place in our history. Professional coin grading services is a division of collectors universe, inc. Vol 2 collectors library of the civil war by john b. The tokens are listed in order by the old style low numbers with the newer. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine.

The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period russell rulau on. This site also contains a large amount of reference material about hard times tokens. These tokens were privately struck by merchants when the circulating currency of the u. A rebel war clerks diary at the confederate states capital. Get the best deals on civil war tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Random dates and subject matter will be of our choice determined by stock at hand. Hard times token prices continue to gain solid ground. Hard times tokens by low, lyman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lettering also differs around the statue of washington.

Ny010c2a unique brockage albany new york civil war token ngc ms63 r10. A guide book of civil war tokens 3rd edition whitman publishing, llc. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the precivil war andrew jackson era the 1830s and 1840s. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. They hold a position similar to that of colonial coins or civil war tokens. This is a firstcome, firstserved offer, so get your request into our book manager or order now with the button below. The 174272a is the most graded of all of the patriotic civil war tokens by ngc they report 217 bn and 34 rb in their census 2 in ms67, and 15 in ms66. They were used mainly in the northeast and midwest. Several of these tokens, in the collection of this author and his wife, are. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

Civil war tokens are token coins that were privately minted and distributed in the united states between 1861 and 1864. Civil war tokens commons random dates and types apmex. A guide book of civil war tokens official red book. Hot off the press, engravers, minters, and distributors of civil war tokens by q.

Obverse depicts the phoenix rising from flames the flames being emblematic of the opinion that the only fit use for the paper money shin plasters of irresponsible banks and private parties was to be burned, and the rising phoenix being emblematic of the. Its hard to believe, but one out of every seventeen hardcover novels sold in the united states is a book authored by james patterson. The tables are presented in two formats to make attributing the tokens easier. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books. The term store card is also used at an earlier date than the civil war, and there are other books, such as edgar h.

Adams united states store cards which refer mostly to the period between the hard times and civil war periods rather than to the civil war itself. Order 1837 hard times token shin plasters au details ht67 at apmex or call 800 3759006. Reminiscences of the civil war by john brown gordon. Civil war patriotic tokens coin census population report. Lots of mint red our card patriotic cwt 34277a ngc ms 63 rb nr. A nice blend of subject matter and photos that is great for casual or more focused historians alike. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books q. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The issuance of these tokens aided commerce in the absence of official coinage. Hard times and civil war tokens nashua coins and collectibles. Civil war store card, ny630u1a1, r3, carl diem, 28 mm planchet, circulated. Hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in america.

Civil war token history the first two years of the civil war were going bad for the union and many in the north were opting for peace. Value of store cards hard times tokens 1832 1840 alabama hard times tokens. Reading the civil war token tables civil war token coin values. Hard times tokens were issued between 1832 and 1844 for political and satirical commentary as well as replacement for hoarded regular issue us coinage. Issued during the economically difficult period of 1832 1844, these pieces carried a satirical or political theme and circulated as large cents.

New listing cincinnati ohio civil war token lanphears tobacco. A similar shortage existed in the 1830s and tokens from this era are called hard times tokens. Set goals to collect a htt from every state that was in the union at the time, and as many unique cwt as possible. We make ordering national book tokens as easy as possible. Wi300g1b janesville wisconsin civil war token pcgs au50. We now offer bookshops the option to sell bespoke national book tokens gift cards.

Set goals to collect a htt from every state that was in the union at the time, and as. Scovill, operated by brothers james and william scovill, produced a series of copper tokens whose purpose was. As an example, the series includes a half cent token dated 1837, with an eagle. Dec 07, 20 a similar shortage existed in the 1830s and tokens from this era are called hard times tokens.