Hard Times Merchant Token – A. Loomis, Groceries and Liquor, 6 stars above eagle Cleveland, Ohio

Location United States
Year 1842-1844
Type Advertising token
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 30.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) HT#381
Obverse description 6 stars above an eagle with head turned to the left perched on crossed arrows and 3 rings. Legend circumscribed around all.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering A. LOOMIS . NO. 34 . MERWIN. ST. CLEVELAND. OIHO *
Reverse description Outer legend of non-alcoholic items circumscribed around inner legend regarding fish & alcoholic beverages with keg in center. Star at bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WHOLESALE. & RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES. SALT. * FISH. WHISKY. FOREIGN LIQUORS WINES & C.
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1837769970
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