New York, NY, Bone Setter Thin Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $100
Diameter: 29.00 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, Bone Setter Thin Planchet Restrike Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Bone Setter Thin Planchet Restrike Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Dr. J.G. Hewett Bone Setter
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-279.
The obverse text reads “Dr. J.G. Hewett Done Setter 68 Prince St. New-York.” and the reverse text reads “Practice Confined to Dislocations Sprains, Contractions, Rheumatism, White Swellings, Weakness Of the Limbs & C. & C.” The obverse and reverse of this Hard Times Token both have text.
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