New York, NY, Maycock Eagle Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $30
Diameter: 27.70 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
I Own 1837 New York Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Maycock Eagle Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Maycock Eagle Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – S. Maycock & Co. Pencil Case Manufacturer
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-290.
The obverse text reads “1837” and the reverse text reads “S Maycock & Co 35 City Hall Place N-Y, Everpointed Pencil Case Manufacturers Sam L. Maycock John Hague.” The obverse of the token shows an eagle looking left, and the reverse is several lines of text with two center aligned flowers.
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