New York, NY, Comb & Scissors Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $60
History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Comb & Scissors Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Comb and Scissors Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Phalon’s Hair Cutting Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-304.
The obverse text reads “No 35 Bowery New York 1837” and the reverse text reads “Phalons New & Splendid Style of Hair Cutting.” The obverse of the token shows text along with a comb, and the reverse has text and two branches.
In general, tokens can be very hard to identify. The minting process was very inconsistent, so there were often several varieties of one coin. If you own a Hard Times Medal and are unable to identify which one you might own, please contact one of our experts for assistance. We are rare token experts and have the knowledge and understanding needed to give you a good estimate on what your token is worth.