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Approximate Current Value: $1,400
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
1841 New Jersey Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of Belleville, NJ, Agriculture & Commerce with Ship Hard Times Token
Value of Belleville, New Jersey, Agriculture and Commerce with Ship Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – John Gibbs Tokens and Medals Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-202.
The obverse text reads “J Gibbs Manufacturer of Medals and Tokens &c NJ Belleville” and the reverse text reads “Agriculture and Commerce.” The obverse of the token simply has text, and the reverse shows an illustration of a ship at sea.
In general, tokens can be very hard to identify. The minting process was very inconsistent, so there were often several varieties of one coin. If you own a Hard Times Medal and are unable to identify which one you might own, please contact one of our experts for assistance. We are rare token experts and have the knowledge and understanding needed to give you a good estimate on what your token is worth.