Hard Times Token – John J. Adams – Taunton, Massachusetts – Low-300 – HT-181
An interesting Hard Times Token associated with John J. Adams of Taunton, Massachusetts, cataloged as HT-181 and identified as the Low-300 variety.
This merchant-issued token dates to the 1830s Hard Times era, a period of significant economic and monetary disruption in the United States. Tokens bearing the names of local merchants offer a fascinating glimpse into the commercial life of the period and are an important part of early American exonumia.
The Taunton, Massachusetts attribution adds particular regional appeal, making this piece of interest to collectors of Massachusetts tokens and New England merchant exonumia.
Issuer: John J. Adams
Location: Taunton, Massachusetts
Variety: Low-300
Catalog: HT-181
Period: 1830s
Type: Hard Times Token
Category: American Exonumia / Merchant Token
A desirable addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, Massachusetts merchant tokens, Taunton history, New England exonumia, and early American tokens.
