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1 Cent - Hard Times Token - Shin Plasters May Tenth
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a phoenix or eagle with wings spread wide, rising from flames, set within a beaded border. The surrounding legend reads SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS with the date NOVR 1837 appearing in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | An open oak wreath tied with a ribbon at the base frames the central inscription in the field. The outer legend around the periphery reads SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED, with the date MAY / TENTH / 1837 displayed in three lines within the wreath. |
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