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Hard Times Token - Van Buren / Safe and Eagle
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1840 |
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| Weight | 7.31 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of President Martin Van Buren in high relief at center, with curly hair and period dress. A circular legend reads around the border within a dotted inner circle, with a small star device on each side at mid-field. The token is holed at the top as issued. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A flying eagle in profile occupies the upper field above a detailed iron safe or strongbox in the center, with the eagle's wings spread wide. A flowing ribbon draped over the safe bears the legend JUSTICE / EQUALIT. A circular border legend surrounds the design within a dotted inner circle, with small star devices at the sides. The token is holed at the top as issued. |
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