Hard Times Token – “Not One Cent for Tribute” – 1837 – HT-46 – R-1
A classic Hard Times Token dated 1837, featuring the memorable political slogan “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE.” Cataloged as HT-46 and assigned an R-1 rarity rating, this piece is an excellent example of the political and economic commentary expressed through Hard Times Tokens.
Issued during a period of intense debate over banking, currency, and federal economic policy, Hard Times Tokens often functioned as miniature political statements. The bold “Not One Cent for Tribute” inscription captures the strong political rhetoric of the Jacksonian era and gives this token considerable historical interest.
Legend: “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE”
Date: 1837
Catalog: HT-46
Rarity: R-1
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: Hard Times era
Category: Political Token / American Exonumia
A fascinating addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, political tokens, Jacksonian-era memorabilia, monetary history, and early American exonumia.
