Hard Times Token — “Not One Cent for Tribute” — 1837 — HT-48
A historically significant 1837 Hard Times Token, cataloged as HT-48, featuring the iconic political slogan “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE.” Produced during a period of intense economic and political debate in the United States, this token reflects the strong political sentiments and financial concerns of the Jacksonian era.
Hard Times Tokens were privately issued during the 1830s and 1840s, serving as both political commentary and practical substitutes for small-denomination coinage when circulating money was scarce. The “Not One Cent for Tribute” series is among the most recognizable and collected groups of political tokens from this period.
Date: 1837
Reference: HT-48
Series: Hard Times Tokens (1832–1844)
Type: Political Token / Early American Exonumia
A desirable example for collectors of Hard Times Tokens, political tokens, early American copper, and 19th-century U.S. exonumia. This piece offers a tangible connection to the political debates and economic challenges that shaped the United States during the antebellum period.
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