New York, NY, 5 Berries on Inside Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $35
Diameter: 28.50 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, 3 Berries on Outside of Wreath, 5 Berries on Inside Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, 3 Berries on Outside of Wreath, 5 Berries on Inside Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Abraham Riker Boots and Shoes Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-305.
The obverse text reads “Abraham Riker No 131 Division St. New York” and the reverse text reads “Millions For Defence Not One Cent For Tribute.” The obverse of the token shows boots and shoes, and the reverse has text surrounded by a wreath and ribbons.
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