Hard Times Token – Liberty, Stars 7 x 6 irregularly aligned / Not One Cent

Location United States
Year 1837
Type Emergency merchant token
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) HT#49
Obverse description Liberty facing left with ribbon above, 7 stars on left and 6 stars on right, right sided curl of ribbon ends under the 2nd U in UNUM.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering E PLURIBUS UNUM 1837
Reverse description Laurel wreath with 6 berries inside and 3 outside of it. No stem from the outside berry opposite the first E in DEFENCE.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9750260530
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