The obverse of the token features a tortoise with strongbox on its back facing right inscribed sub treasury, executive. The phrasing encircling this picture reads, executive experiment. Political hard times tokens 18341840 archives sell. The obverse of the token features a tortoise with strongbox on its back. The back has been restamped with millions for defence. On the other side, theres a horse or donkey with the words i follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor. The executive experiment refers to the establishment of the subtreasury system. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 2. A great piece of history this hard times token sports the turtle and donkey and if not for some slight rim damage would grade at a full xf.
Due to concerns regarding covid19, many of our facilities will be operating with limited staff. Hard times tokens, pieces relating to political sentiments or bearing the advertisement of merchants circa 1833 to 1844, have been collectors favorites for well over a century. It is dated november 1837 because of a convention that was held in new york city on november 27, 1837. The standard reference manual for this series is hard times tokens 18321834 by russell rulau. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. A satirical and privately produced token from the time of the us financial crisis of 1837.
Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. The constitute a distinct group of political pieces and, along with the advertising pieces, or shop cards, they were used for a time as necessity money. President andrew jackson, who served from 1829 to 1837, was a polarizing figure. These are not authentic coins, but are also not cheap chinese fakes.
Help me understand the history behind hard times tokens and later store cards or merchant tokens. Civil war and military items auction, also includes hard time tokens, medals, and sterling silver. Used may 10 1837 hard times token phoenix rising substitute. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An 1837 coronet head large cent that has been converted to a hard times token. New listing 1837 htt hard times token executive experiment turtle donkey ht33. Mound city auctions is offering a fantastic collection of civil war and military items. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent executive experiment, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. The tortoise carrying the safe meant the democrats could. Make offer 1837 hard times token half cent worth of pure copper low49 detail m2057. Help me understand the history behind hard times tokens. In order to add some logic into the numbering of hard times tokens, rulau created his own numbering system known as the ht numbers.
Millions for defence, not one cent for tribute 2 photo. Dec 30, 2004 your ht token is commonly refered to as, the illustrious predecessor. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 10024. Hard times token 1837 executive experiment fiscal agent. Token, usa, hard times, executive experiment, 1837. Detailed information about the coin 1 cent, hard times token, illustrious predecessor, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management.
You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. Shop 1837 hard times token about uncirculated and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible. Order 1841 hard times token webster van buren ht22 very fine at apmex or call 800 3759006. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844. A bit of history on this hard times token featuring the wreck of the van buren experiment and smooth sailing under webster and the constitution.
Political hard times tokens 18341840 archives sell rare coins. Now i have three 1st one on bottom of page 1 was an 1837 executive experiment mule and turtle hard times token since then i must have picked up these common ones as well. From 1837 to about 1844, the united states experienced an economic depression, beginning with what is now known as the panic of 1837. Privately minted from 1832 to 1844, they display diverse motifs reflecting political campaigns and satire of the era as well as carrying advertisements for merchants, products and services. The most common hard times token material is copper. Comment below if there is anything youd like to see a video about. We will be doing our best to ensure that everyone is taken care of in a timely manner and we thank you for your patience. The arlington collection 1837 hard times token ht293. The fact that most types of hard times token can be found today in grades from fine down to good indicates that they actually circulated in trade. Judging from your pictures, i would grade your token as an f fine. Tokens are a collectible series of coins including hard times tokens, civil war tokens, love tokens, tax tokens, trade tokens along with many other types.
Orders are accepted and rest assured that we will process them as soon as possible. Given the current situation, the store is currently closed for an indefinite period. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. This is the predominate numbering system used by collectors today. Antique 1837 hard times token executive experiment fiscal agent turtle donkey photos are of the actual iteme for sale 192419103846.
There were many different types, designs and purposes for these tokens. Hard times tokens, as they are called, are mostly the size of a contemporary large cent. I follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor ht33, lowi9. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Hard times tokens, or jackson cents, mark a period of.
Hard times token van buren metallic currency 1837 youtube. Hard times tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. We appreciate your business during these trying times. A number of factors contributed to the panic, most of which occured during the presidency of andrew jackson, with martin van buren as his vice president. Us hard times tokens 01 1837 illustrious predecessor executive experiment token. Forensic psychiatry by henry davidson psychiatric approach to. Antique 1837 hard times token executive experiment fiscal. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. May 10 1837 hard times token phoenix rising substitute for shinplasters original this is a pretty nice, lightly circulated, hard times token. Hard times tokens, as they came to be known, were produced in the mid. His work is based on a book from the 1899 by lyman h. Civil war and military items auction also sterling silver.
In addition, the red book includes illustrations and values of 30 different htt. This rare antique hard times token from 1837 was created during the united states presidency of martin van buren. A tortoise carrying a large safe labeled sub treasury, with legend. It is classified as an r1, which means that it is one of the most common hard times tokens. Judging from your pictures, i would grade your token.
Your ht token is commonly refered to as, the illustrious predecessor. The answer has something to do with former president andrew jackson, the panic of 1837, and copper shortages. Turtle executive experiment, sb treasury, fiscal agent 1837. Around 1980, a reference book titled hard times tokens was written by russell rulau. Hard times tokens, important tokens, medals, and americana.
This amount will be added to the winning bid and will be included in the total purchase price paid by the buyer to the seller. The executive experiment was van burens subtreasury idea using a fiscal agent. A classic hard times token, sometimes referred to as a not cent. President andrew jacksons hard money and no debt policies are most often blamed for the deep depression that ravaged the young united states in the 1830s but it must be noted that the last president of the 2nd bank of the united states, nicholas biddles determined opposition to jacksons divestment efforts seriously compounded the crash. To see my other items on ebay, please click here please note. Hard times numismatic directory, with values and images page 1 sign in. In stock at the moment thomas greaves coins and collectables has an extensive range of medals for sale including british historical medals, royal event medals, military medals, modern medals from most countries including political medals. On the tortoises back is a treasure chest, representing the funds of the united states and on the chest is sb treasury, which refers to the independent subtreasury system that the government established. Illustrious predecessor token 1837 the tortoise with a safe on its back on the tokens alludes to the slow progress which the successful experiment of van burens administration made, and the running jackass to van burens rapid growth. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833. Hard times token millions for defence not one cent for.
Donkey i follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor. Make sure this fits by entering your model number 1837 executive experiment i follow in the footsteps hard time token obverse. World united states 1837 executive experiment hard. These privately made pieces, comprising merchant, political and satirical pieces, were used during a time of political and financial crisis in the united states.
The executive experiment was van buren s subtreasury idea using a. We offer competitive gold prices on numismatic and secure 247 online ordering. Post pics of your hard times tokens coin community forum. The political parties were just sorting themselves out. L44, ht69, a hard times token from the panic of 1837, depicting andrew jackson and a trunk. Obverse, executive experiment sub treasury fiscal agent. I have a medal with a picture of a turtle carrying a box on its back and the words executive experiment, 1837, fiscal agent on one side. The donkeys back foot not touching r in predecessor. This may impact services such as shipping, customer service, etc.