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New Haven, CT, Comb & Flower Hard Times Tokens

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Approximate Current Value: $200

Diameter: 28.00 mm

Mintage/Proof: NA / NA

Weight: NA

Metal: Copper

Category: 1835 Connecticut Hard Times Tokens

History, Information, and Value of New Haven, CT, Comb & Flower Hard Times Token

Value of New Haven, Connecticut, Comb and Flower Hard Times Token

This Token Came From – D.W. Davenport Variety Store

This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-101.

The obverse text reads “Davenport, Chapel St., New Haven, Combs, Perfumery, Baskets & Toys” and the reverse text reads “Davenport, General Variety & Fancy Goods, Hemings Genuine Needles.” The obverse of the token has a large image of a comb in the center, and the reverse has text with two small flowers in the center section.

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.