New York, NY, Benjamin Franklin Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $1,500
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
I Own 1833 New York Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Benjamin Franklin Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Benjamin Franklin Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Benjamin Hooks Hat Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-280.
The obverse text reads “Benjamin Franklin Bale” and the reverse text reads “B. Hooks. 276 Broome Street Corner of Allen St.” The obverse of the token shows a portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing towards the left, and the reverse is covered in text.
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