Albany, NY, Double Sided Text Hard Times Tokens

Approximate Current Value: $175

Diameter: 26.60 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
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History, Information, and Value of Albany, NY, Double Sided Text Hard Times Token

Value of Albany, New York, Double Sided Text Hard Times Token

This Token Came From – N. Stafford and Temperance House

This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-210.

The obverse text reads “Temperance N. Stafford 280 North Market St Albany House” and the reverse text reads “Accommodations For. Private Families Merchants and Traders in General.” The obverse and reverse of the token both show full text.

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