Hard Times Token – Nathaniel March, Portsmouth, New Hampshire – 1837 – HT-194
A historically interesting Hard Times Token issued in connection with Nathaniel March of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, dated 1837 and cataloged as HT-194.
This token represents the merchant and business side of the Hard Times Token series, which emerged during the economic difficulties and political controversies of the 1830s. Pieces bearing the names of individual merchants provide an appealing connection to local commerce and everyday economic life during this important period of American history.
The Portsmouth attribution adds regional interest, making this an especially appealing piece for collectors of New Hampshire exonumia and New England merchant tokens.
Issuer: Nathaniel March
Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Date: 1837
Catalog: HT-194
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: Hard Times era
Category: American Exonumia / Merchant Token
A great addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, New Hampshire tokens, New England exonumia, merchant tokens, and 19th-century American history.
