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

Location United States
Year 1837
Type Emergency merchant token
Composition Copper
Weight 9.04 g
Diameter 28.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) HT#306
Obverse description
Images of a slipper, boot, and shoe surrounded by legend.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ABRAHAM RIKER / NO 131 / DIVISION ST / NEW YORK
Reverse description
Wreath encircled by and surrounding legend
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE / NOT ONE CENT / FOR TRIBUTE
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID
9182360470
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