Hard Times Token - Abraham Riker, Boots and Shoes New York, NY

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1837
TypeEmergency merchant token
CompositionCopper
Weight8.93 g
Diameter28.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s) HT#305
Obverse descriptionImages of a slipper, boot, and shoe surrounded by legend.
Obverse letteringABRAHAM RIKER / NO 131 / DIVISION ST / NEW YORK
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWreath encircled by and surrounding legend.
Reverse letteringMILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT ONE CENT / FOR TRIBUTE
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
MintageND (1837)  - R-2, 501-1,250 known -
Catalog ID2774090820
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