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

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1842-1844
TypeAdvertising token
CompositionCopper
Weight
Diameter30.0 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s) HT#381
Obverse description6 stars above an eagle with head turned to the left perched on crossed arrows and 3 rings. Legend circumscribed around all.
Obverse letteringA. LOOMIS . NO. 34 . MERWIN. ST. CLEVELAND. OIHO *
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionOuter legend of non-alcoholic items circumscribed around inner legend regarding fish & alcoholic beverages with keg in center. Star at bottom.
Reverse letteringWHOLESALE. & RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES. SALT. * FISH. WHISKY. FOREIGN LIQUORS WINES & C.
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1842-1844)  - -
Catalog ID1837769970
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