Collectible coins encompass a wide range of numismatic items, including currency, tokens, and commemorative pieces. In the United States, collectible coins often feature historical significance, with examples such as Hard Times Tokens, which were issued during economic hardship in the 1830s and 1840s to serve as alternative currency. The Rulau catalog is a recognized resource for documenting these tokens and other non-coin items, providing collectors with detailed information about their varieties, historical context, and rarity. Collectors often seek coins and tokens not only for their monetary value but also for their artistic design, historical significance, and cultural relevance.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
(1828) Hard Times Ht-E86 On 1828 Lg 1c Token Ms Other / Varied Hard Times Tokens - Rulau 1828 Unknown
1822 Ht-M38 Flora Gardens Token Ms Other / Varied Hard Times Tokens - Rulau 1822 Unknown
1827 Hard Times Ht-C86 On 1837 Lg 1c Token Ms Other / Varied Hard Times Tokens - Rulau 1827 Unknown