Hard Times Token – “Not One Cent for Tribute” – 1837 – HT-57
A classic Hard Times Token featuring the memorable political slogan “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE,” dated 1837 and cataloged as HT-57.
This token reflects the political and economic debates of the Jacksonian era and the strong anti-bank and anti-monopoly sentiments expressed through Hard Times Tokens. Political tokens such as this one served as miniature pieces of political commentary, allowing contemporary issues and opinions to circulate alongside everyday commerce.
The bold “Not One Cent for Tribute” message makes this an especially recognizable and historically interesting example of the political side of the Hard Times Token series.
Legend: “NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE”
Date: 1837
Catalog: HT-57
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: Hard Times era
Category: Political Token / American Exonumia
An appealing addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, political tokens, Jacksonian-era memorabilia, and early American exonumia.
