coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ Other / Varied \ Hard Times Tokens - Rulau \ 1841
Hard Times Tokens, primarily issued during the economic unrest of the late 1830s and early 1840s in the United States, serve as an interesting facet of American numismatic history. These tokens, often made of brass or copper, were used in the absence of sufficient small change, and many bore political or satirical designs reflecting the sentiments of the time. The Rulau catalog offers extensive documentation of these tokens, which can include various designs and inscriptions, with the year 1841 being significant for the issuance of several notable varieties. Collectors value these tokens not only for their artistic design but also for their historical context related to the economic hardships of the era.
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1841 Ht-16 Daniel Webster Ms | Other / Varied | Hard Times Tokens - Rulau | 1841 | Unknown |