Hard Times Token — Henry Anderson, New York — Low-107 / HT-217
A scarce and historically interesting Hard Times Token issued by Henry Anderson of New York, cataloged as Low-107 and HT-217. Dating to the Hard Times era of the 1830s–1840s, this token represents the fascinating intersection of commerce, advertising, and political expression during a period of economic uncertainty in the United States.
Hard Times Tokens were privately produced pieces that circulated during a shortage of small-denomination coinage, often carrying merchant names, patriotic themes, or commentary on the issues of the day. The Henry Anderson issue is an important example of New York token production from this period.
Issuer: Henry Anderson
Location: New York
Date: c. 1830s–1840s
References: Low-107; HT-217
Series: Hard Times Tokens
Category: Merchant / Store Card Token, Early American Exonumia
An appealing addition for collectors of Hard Times Tokens, New York merchant tokens, early American copper, and 19th-century exonumia. A piece that offers both numismatic interest and a tangible connection to the commercial history of antebellum America.
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