1836 hard times token bookshop

The arlington collection 1837 hard times token ht293. The issuer is critical of the policy of eliminating the bank of the united states i follow the illustrious steps of my predecessor. Alan hannas bookshop irish library suppliers ltd, 270 rathmines road lower, dublin 6, county dublin t. The world of hard times for these times revolves around a small industrial town firmly in the grip of one businessman. Books dolls games guitars movies music memorabilia paper.

In 1984 it moved to a shop in onehunga now david tuas boxing gym, and in 1988 to a mainstreet onehunga location. In 1836, jackson issued the specie circular, an order that federal lands would be. Caboodle is a onestopshop for bookseller local marketing. Tokens merge politics with business need numismatic news. Ngcs coin census population report for hard times tokens rulau summary grades. Obverse depicts the governments fiscal agent, a tortoise, with a safe representing the subtreasury system on its back as it slowly progresses outlined with the words executive financiering. There arent a lot of fakes or replicas in the hard times token category, but ill post a couple from my collection, partly because they show up for sale as genuine. The rewards programme from national book tokens allows you to communicate with thousands of booklovers for free. Hard times tokens were nongovernment issued tokens that were used as a substitute for currency. Lows hard times tokens and standard catalog of united states.

Rare 1824 down with the bank hardtimes token coin the obverse of the token says perish credit. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures. Not one cent merchants exchange wall street, new york. Value of store cards hard times tokens 18321840 alabama hard times tokens. These privately made pieces, comprising merchant, political and satirical pieces, were used during a time of political and financial crisis in the united states. Guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades.

He expertly covers the history of these fascinating collectibles, and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. Hard times tokens post your images us, world, and ancient. Order 1837 hard times token shin plasters au details ht67 at apmex or call 800 3759006. Hard times token 1841 webster credit current greater. The obverse shows a peacock with its tail feathers spread and the legend c. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. Privately minted from 1832 to 1844, they display diverse motifs reflecting political campaigns and satire of the era as well as carrying advertisements for merchants, products and services. The bookseller s association of the uk and ireland is a trade body founded to promote retail bookselling in the united kingdom and ireland. That date is the key to this post1960 replica, because it is wrong. Privately minted from 1832 to 1844, they display diverse motifs reflecting political campaigns and satire of the era as well as carrying advertisements.

The admit token, but not paid, was listed by wright in the numismatist in january 1898. Now exonumists have access to a complete catalog of more than 500 known coin substitutes and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period from 1832 to 1844. Good books are hard to find and hard to find books are good books. The back has been restamped with millions for defence. The specie circular and the deposit and distribution act of 1836, which moved much of. Hard times tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency.

Authenitc 1837 hard times token millions for defensenot one cent for tribute. 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. Many hard times tokens could be used as substitutes for one cent at specific businesses, whose. We carry the top us token books that provide collectors, dealers, and hobbyists with descriptions and pricing information. Bounderby is owner of the local mill and gradgrind, his employee, is the schoolmastertogether they define and enforce the towns moral character with an iron fist. At one point it expanded to nine stores in five different cities until warwick realised empire building wasnt really his passion. Hard times token prices continue to gain solid ground. 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. Without the bank of the united states, state banks attempted to fill the. From 1837 to about 1844, the united states experienced an economic depression, beginning with what is now known as the panic of 1837. Hard times token millions for defence not one cent for tribute.

Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of hard times tokens 18241860. They were a response to the hoarding of coins by the public during the panic of 1837 and were issued by many private companies until the panic ended around 1843. Although rulau gives this one a modest r4 rating, i consider it much scarcer, especially in this grade. Recently, a purchased collection contained an 1841. You have a hard times token, one of hundreds of different nongovernmental currency tokens made from 1834 until about 1844. Your hard times token, know as jackass running is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. Reverse depicts a running jackass alluding to martin van. The booksellers association of the uk and ireland is a trade body founded to promote retail bookselling in the united kingdom and ireland.

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. Lastly, this token, ht m19, while in the style of a hard times token, was actually struck in 1900 by the gorham manufacturing company at the request of c. Full text of the sarah hinckley collection of hard times. 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. Hard times tokens, as they are called, are mostly the size of a contemporary large cent. To see my other items on ebay, please click here please note. The standard catalog of hard times tokens 18321844. Adams also listed the admit token, but not the paid token adams. In celebration of these hard times, and the wonderful article by ernie nagy in the. 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. The token, for 1836 the token, edited by samuel goodrich, was one of many gift annuals available to early 19thcentury readers. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because.

First name last name email address postcode town if in ireland. This site also contains a large amount of reference material about hard times tokens. Dec, 20 your hard times token, know as jackass running is one of the first instances of the symbol of the democratic party of andrew jackson. Ngc and pmg remain open and fully operational menu. While he won the election, he worked to weaken the bank before the charter expired in 1836. Just when the first hard times tokens began to be seen in the. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the. This is the predominate numbering system used by collectors today. Caboodle for bookshops caboodle from national book tokens. 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. Lows hard times tokens and standard catalog of united states tokens, 1700 1900 by russel rulau.

Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. Buy and spend national book tokens gift cards in thousands of bookshops and online. Issued during the economically difficult period of 1832 1844, these pieces carried a satirical or political theme and circulated as large cents. Hard times tokens by low, lyman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hard times token 1841 webster credit current though we normally think of numismatics as the study of money coins or paper, the term also includes the study of medals and tokens.

Hard times tokens rulau coin census population report. An 1837 coronet head large cent that has been converted to a hard times token. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period russell rulau on. Around 1980, a reference book titled hard times tokens was written by russell rulau.

The reverse says my substitute for the us bank and my currency my glory. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest. Authenitc 1837 hard times token millions for defensenot one. Low at the turn of the century, expanding the listing to include contemporary issues. Lows 1899 hard times tokens which included 183 types. The side with the date is catalogued as the obverse. These ids are a simple organization of all coins prior to variety attribution and grading. We offer competitive gold prices on numismatic and secure 247 online ordering. This is a satirical hard times token called shin plasters token from 1837, ht67 graded almost uncirculated details light corrosion. 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. In recent times, russell rulau has augmented the original study made by lyman h. Authenitc 1837 hard times token millions for defensenot.

The ba operate the batch payments system, an electronic purchasing interface for independent bookshops. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. Hard times tokens rulau 1841 ht17 daniel webster ms. Hard times tokens post your images page 18 us, world. T is also a tiny t above the pigs tail on the obverse. Some us hard times token replicas and fakes coin community. Shop forand learn aboutcollectible hard times tokens. Books featured with a church times bookshop price can be ordered from church house bookshop. These lavishly bound, lushly illustrated collections of poetry and prose were intended as christmas and new years giftsreminding us that in early 19thcentury america, new years was a giftgiving holiday. Hard times token 1834 down with the bank my substitute for us bank. Full text of the sarah hinckley collection of hard times tokens see other formats. You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Steve hayden po box 1863 goose creek, sc 29445 phonefax 843 9734556.

Famous 1838 am i not a man and a brother hard times token extremely rare low54a, ht82 1838 am i not a man and a brother hard times token, low54a, ht82, high r. These specialized coin books explore the primary united states tokens, including the colonial, merchant, hard times, transportation, trade. The legendary hard to find bookshop although it didnt have a name then began in a garage in john street, ponsonby in 1983. Full text of the sarah hinckley collection of hard times tokens. To gain that knowledge, we follow the advice to buy the books before. To this day hard times tokens htt are still cataloged by their low numbers. Your search for all bookshops beginning with t has found 181 bookshops. The ngc universal id is a four digit alphanumeric that groups coins based on a unique combination of date, mintmark, denomination and striking process ms, pf, or sp. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the. I am going to post my collection of tokens from the hard times in the 1830s and. Peacock jewelers of chicago, and has a mintage of 10,000. 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. In order to add some logic into the numbering of hard times tokens, rulau created his own numbering system known as the ht numbers. These specialized coin books explore the primary united states tokens, including the colonial, merchant, hard times, transportation, trade, civil war, and gay nineties tokens.