Hard Times Merchant Token – James Watson Hardware and Cutlery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1835
TypeAdvertising token
CompositionGold plated brass
Weight
Diameter27 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
Reference(s) HT#422
Obverse descriptionAnvil in center with 11 on its face and stars to its lower left and right. The legend surrounds it in two concentric circles.
Obverse letteringJAMES WATSON PHILADELPHIA 11 NORTH FOURTH STREET
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSaw in center, AND on its face, merchandise sold above and below. There are 6 pointed stars to the left and right of the saw as part of the surrounding legend.
Reverse lettering✶IMPORTERS AND DEALERS✶ IN FOREIGN & DOMESTIC HARDWARE AND CUTLERY
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1835)  - -
Catalog ID8527620880
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