Glorious Whig Victory 2 Long Rays Hard Times Token

Approximate Current Value: $4,000

Diameter: 27.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
I Own 1834 Political Hard Times Tokens (1834-1840)

History, Information, and Value of Glorious Whig Victory with Two Long Rays Below H Hard Times Token Hard Times Token

Value of Glorious Whig Victory with Two Long Rays Below H Hard Times Token

This reeded edge token has an obverse of the Liberty Cap and it is surrounded by the glorious rays. On the reverse is a ship similar to the one shown on Token H-14, however it is turned in the opposite direction. This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-15.

The obverse text reads “The Glorious Whig Victory of 1834” and the reverse text reads “Fellow Citizens, Save Your Constitution.”

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