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Hard Times Token - Francis L. Brigham New Bedford, MA
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1833 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a perspective view of the Cheapside commercial building in relief. Above the building, the legend CHEAPSIDE arches within a decorative scroll, with NO. 1 in the field below it; the date 1833 and NEW BEDFORD appear in the lower field. The entire design is bordered by a single row of large beads along the outer edge. |
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| Reverse description | The flat field bears a multi-line central legend identifying the merchant and his trade, with the issuer's name FRANCIS L. BRIGHAM and DEALER IN DRY GOODS arranged around the periphery. The text BY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. appears in four lines at center. The entire design is bordered by a single row of large beads along the outer edge. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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