New Orleans, LA, Flower Under Date Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $10,900
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Brass
I Own 1837 Louisiana Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of New Orleans, LA, Flower Under Date Hard Times Token
Value of New Orleans, Louisiana, Flower Under Date Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Nathan C. Folger Clothing and Toy Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-117.
The obverse text reads “Nathan. C. Folger, New-Orleans, Dealer In Ready Made Clothing, Hats, Boots, Shoes & C, No.33 Old Levee, Corner of Bienvill St.” and the reverse text reads “Boys and Children’s Clothing, Stocks Handkerchiff, Gloves, Umbrellas, Carpet, Bags, Trunks & C, 1837, B&S N.Y.” The obverse of the token is all text in a circular pattern, and the reverse is all text in a horizontal pettern with a small flower at the top and bottom.
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