1850s W.H. Richardson Merchant Token – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – R-6 Rare 417kpb HTT
Offered for sale is a rare 1850s W.H. Richardson merchant token from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This historic piece of Hard Times Token (HTT) exonumia represents an important era of American commerce and private merchant advertising during the mid-19th century.
Token Details:
- Merchant: W.H. Richardson
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Era: 1850s
- Reference: R-6
- Catalog Number: 417kpb HTT
- Rarity: R-6 (Rare)
- Type: Merchant token
- Category: American exonumia collectible
Hard Times Tokens were issued primarily during the 1830s–1840s and surrounding period as merchant advertising pieces, political statements, and substitutes for small-denomination currency. Merchant tokens like this provide valuable insight into the businesses, trade practices, and economic conditions of 19th-century America.
The W.H. Richardson token is a desirable collectible for specialists in Hard Times Tokens, early American merchant tokens, Philadelphia history, and pre-Civil War era exonumia.
Condition: Please review photos carefully for the exact condition. The token may exhibit age-related wear, surface marks, toning, corrosion, or patina consistent with an antique piece of this age.
A rare and historically significant addition to any advanced exonumia collection, especially for collectors of Hard Times Tokens and early American merchant advertising pieces.
