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Approximate Current Value: $30
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Copper
Category: 1835 New York Hard Times Tokens
History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Arm & Hammer Hard Times Token
Value of New York, New York, Arm and Hammer Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – Robert B. Ruggles Gold Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-307.
The obverse text reads “Robert B. Ruggles Gold Beater E N.Y. 225 Canal St.t New-York” and the reverse text reads “Gold & Silver Leaf, Gold & Silver Bronze, Dentists Gold And Tin Foil, Wholesale And Retail.” The obverse of the token shows an arm and hammer, and the reverse has text with two small flowers towards the center.
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