Hard Times Token – H.M. E.I. Richards / S.B. Schenck – Attleboro, Massachusetts – Rotated Die
An interesting Hard Times Token associated with H.M. E.I. Richards and S.B. Schenck of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This privately issued token is a representative example of the merchant and business tokens produced during the Hard Times era of the 1830s.
This example features a rotated die, an appealing variety that adds additional interest for collectors of early American tokens and exonumia. The Attleboro attribution provides a noteworthy Massachusetts connection and makes this piece particularly interesting to collectors specializing in New England tokens.
Issuer: H.M. E.I. Richards / S.B. Schenck
Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: 1830s
Variety: Rotated die
Category: American Exonumia / Merchant Token
An intriguing piece of early American history and a nice addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, Massachusetts tokens, New England exonumia, and early American merchant tokens.
