New York, NY, Bust of Washington Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $2,100
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Brass
I Own 1829 New York Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Bust of George Washington Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Bust of George Washington Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – John Baker Music, Prints, and Stationery Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-230.
The obverse text reads “American Repository of Fine Arts” and the reverse text reads “John Barker 16 Maiden Lane Dealer in Music Prints & Fancy Stationary.” The obverse of the token shows a small bust of George Washington surrounded by a wreath and text, and the reverse has several lines of text.
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