Columbia, SC, Eagle IOU Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $700
History, Information, and Value of Columbia, SC, Eagle IOU Hard Times Token
Value of Columbia, South Carolina, Eagle IOU Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – R.E. Russell Public Baths
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-309.
The obverse text reads “1837” and the reverse text reads “R. E. Russell IOU 12 1/2 C.” The obverse of the token has an eagle that is facing towards the right, and the reverse has lines of text with surrounding stars.
In general, tokens can be very hard to identify. The minting process was very inconsistent, so there were often several varieties of one coin. If you own a Hard Times Medal and are unable to identify which one you might own, please contact one of our experts for assistance. We are rare token experts and have the knowledge and understanding needed to give you a good estimate on what your token is worth.