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New York, NY, Double Sided Text Hard Times Tokens

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Approximate Current Value: $2,400

Diameter: 25.00 mm

Mintage/Proof: NA / NA

Weight: NA

Metal: Tin

History, Information, and Value of New York, NY, Double Sided Text Hard Times Token

Value of New York, New York, Double Sided Text Hard Times Token

This Token Came From – Bailly, Ward & Co. Importers and Fancy Goods Store

This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-226.

The obverse text reads “No. 41 Maiden Land New-York Bailly Ward & Co. Importers” and the reverse text reads “Perfumery Engravings Stationary & Jewellery.” The obverse of the token has three lines of text surrounded by a circular row of text, and the reverse also has three lines of text surrounded by a circular row of text, and a small line under the three lines.

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.

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