Hard Times Token — S.L. Wilkins, Lowell, Massachusetts, 1834
A scarce and historically interesting 1834 Hard Times Token issued by S.L. Wilkins of Lowell, Massachusetts, dating to the period of the Jacksonian-era financial crisis and the widespread use of privately issued tokens as substitutes for scarce small-denomination coinage.
This token represents an important chapter in early American numismatics and reflects the economic conditions of the 1830s, when merchants and businesses frequently turned to tokens for advertising and local commerce.
Attribution: S.L. Wilkins
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
Date: 1834
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: 1830s / Hard Times era
Denomination: Token
An appealing piece for collectors of Hard Times Tokens, Massachusetts numismatics, merchant tokens, and early American exonumia. A particularly interesting example for anyone building a collection focused on the economic and commercial history of antebellum New England.
Please examine the photographs carefully for condition, surfaces, and overall appearance. Attribution and variety should be confirmed against a standard Hard Times Token reference if applicable.
