Hard Times Token — Wm. H. Milton, Boston, Massachusetts — HT-164 — R-2
A desirable Hard Times Token issued by Wm. H. Milton of Boston, Massachusetts, cataloged as HT-164 and assigned a rarity rating of R-2. Dating to the Hard Times period of the 1830s–1840s, this token provides a fascinating glimpse into the commercial landscape of antebellum New England.
During this era, privately issued tokens were commonly used as advertising pieces, store cards, and substitutes for small-denomination coinage during periods of monetary shortage. The Wm. H. Milton token represents the important role of local merchants in the circulation of these historic pieces.
Issuer: Wm. H. Milton
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Date: c. 1830s–1840s
Reference: HT-164
Rarity: R-2 (Scarce)
Series: Hard Times Tokens
Category: Merchant / Store Card Token, Early American Exonumia
An excellent addition for collectors of Hard Times Tokens, Massachusetts numismatics, Boston merchant tokens, and early American exonumia. This piece combines historical significance with the appeal of a privately issued token from one of America’s most important commercial centers.
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