1837 1841 Hard Times Token Webster – Van Buren HT-22 VF

Description

Add this historic 1837 1841 Hard Times Token Webster – Van Buren HT-22 to your coin collection. This token is a unique piece of American history.

Obverse depicts the United States Constitution as a ship on calm waters surrounded by WEBSTER / CREDIT CURRENT, dated 1841.

Reverse depicts Van Buren’s Experiment as a ship in a thunderstorm being driven into jagged rock surrounded by VAN BUREN / METALLIC CURRENCY, dated 1837. Daniel Webster 1782-1852, was a strong supporter of the Constitution as reflected by the sentiment of this token.

28.5mm, copper, VF detail