Hard Times Token – W.P. Haskins, Troy, New York – S.B. Schenck – HT-157
An interesting Hard Times Token associated with W.P. Haskins of Troy, New York, and featuring the name of S.B. Schenck, cataloged as HT-157. This piece is a representative example of the merchant and business tokens produced during the economically challenging period of the 1830s.
The token provides a glimpse into the commercial activity of Troy, New York, an important manufacturing and trading center during the early 19th century. Pieces such as this are collected for their local historical connections as well as their place within the broader Hard Times Token series.
Issuer: W.P. Haskins
Location: Troy, New York
Associated Name: S.B. Schenck
Catalog: HT-157
Type: Hard Times Token
Period: 1830s
Category: American Exonumia / Merchant Token
A fascinating addition to collections of Hard Times Tokens, New York exonumia, merchant tokens, and early American commercial history.
