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Cent - Hard Times Token - Shin Plasters Not One Cent For Tribute
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1837 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a phoenix rising from flames with wings spread wide, rendered in bold relief. The surrounding legend reads SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS, with NOVE and the date 1837 in the lower field, all within a dentilated border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central inscription NOT / ONE / CENT within an open laurel wreath tied at the base, with the legend MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE around the periphery, all within a dentilated border. |
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