Hard Times Token — “Not One Cent for Tribute” — 1837 — HT-47 — R-2
A desirable 1837 Hard Times Token, cataloged as HT-47 in the standard references, featuring the popular political slogan “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE.” Issued during the turbulent economic and political climate of the late 1830s, this token reflects the strong anti-bank and anti-monopoly sentiments of the Hard Times era.
The obverse and reverse designs are tied to the political debates of the period surrounding tariffs, government policy, and the role of concentrated financial power. These privately issued tokens circulated widely as both political commentary and substitutes for small change during a time of coin shortages.
Attribution: Hard Times Token
Date: 1837
Reference: HT-47
Rarity: R-2
Category: Political / Merchant Token, Hard Times Era (1832–1844)
This example is an excellent addition for collectors of Hard Times Tokens, political tokens, Jacksonian-era numismatics, and early American exonumia. The “Not One Cent for Tribute” issue remains one of the more recognizable and historically significant designs from this fascinating period of American token production.
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