Hard Times Token - 1836 - R&W Robinson / American Institute New York

Description

Worn but identifiable 1836 hard times token in copper. Damage to obverse and reverse. Liberty holding cap and pole at center flanked by symbols of commerce and industry with American Institute above at edge and New York below on obverse; Copy of a Gold Medal Awarded to R&W Robinson, For the Best Military, Naval, Sporting, & Plain Flat Buttons 1836 on reverse. Rulau HT-155. We do not make any claims as to the grade of this object, please use the photographs provided to judge for yourself.
This item is a duplicate
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