New York, NY, Wheat Stalks Hard Times Tokens
Approximate Current Value: $90
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
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History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Wheat Stalks Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Wheat Stalks Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Henry Law Bakery Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-286.
The obverse text reads “H Law Baker 187 Canal St. New York” and the reverse text reads “English Bread Twist & Fancy Cakes.” The obverse of the token shows a crested eagle, and the reverse has a bale of wheat.
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