Attleboro, MA, Woodworth’s Patent Hard Times Tokens

Approximate Current Value: $50

Diameter: 28.50 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
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History, Information, and Value of Attleboro, MA, Woodworth's Patent Reverse Hard Times Token

Value of Attleboro, Massachusetts, Woodworth’s Patent Reverse Hard Times Token

This Token Came From – H.M. & E.I. Richards Jewelry Store

This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-151.

The obverse text reads “HM & FI Richards Manufacturers of Jewelry Near the Union House Attleboro Mass.” and the reverse text reads “Woodworth’s Patent Made by S.B. Schenck, Attleboro Mass. Planing Machine.” The obverse of the token has text with branches and leaves, and the reverse shows the new Woodworth’s Planing Machine.

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