New York, NY, Liberty & Mint Drop Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $3,000
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, Deveau Liberty Head & Mint Drop Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Deveau Liberty Head and Mint Drop Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – P.B. & S. Deveau Boots and Shoes Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-251.
The obverse text reads “PB&S Deveau’s 156 Chatham Square N. York” and the reverse text reads “Bentonian Currency 1837 Mint Drop.” The obverse of the token shows a Braided Liberty Head with surrounding text, and the reverse has text and a wreath.
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.
