Can someone recommend a good hard times token?

kiyote · September 8, 2006 7:24AM

I worked my tail off on Memorial Day and am gettin' some extra money for the effort-- I want to get a slice of Americana from the 19th century, and am intrigued by Hard Times Tokens. I see the folks across the street have been certifying them-- can anyone recommend a good token type? I'm not wanting to spend more than $200.00, but from what I've seen, there's plenty of examples.

I waded into PCGS graded paper money and got stung.. I freely admit I don't know a thing about hard times tokens.

mrearlygold · September 8, 2006 7:24AM

HT-70

michael · September 8, 2006 7:26AM

yes the one thats got thaT TURTLE on it with the safe on its back cool

or the one that has andrew jackson on it and he is going nutty spastic cool

or the one that says on the reverse mint drop common yes but get a killer red brown high grade one with good lustre and strike

rays · September 8, 2006 7:27AM

You might also consider Condor tokens, very interesting, dated from the 18th century and not expensive. Having said that, I know next to nothing about them.

goose3 · September 8, 2006 7:29AM

200.00 would get you a few NICE civil war tokens as well!

check out "cwtguy" on ebay! I think he sells virtually all of the stuff listed thus far.

Russ · September 8, 2006 7:33AM

Get a nice example of this:

Russ, NCNE

kiyote · September 8, 2006 7:34AM

Ooh, nice Russ! What's it called?

goose3 · September 8, 2006 7:34AM

that is a cool token Russ. I like the one that has "SPOOT" instead though.

Russ · September 8, 2006 7:38AM

<< <i>Ooh, nice Russ! What's it called? >>

It's a Civil War Token, but I don't know the specific name or reference number. It was cheap, though.

Russ, NCNE

Aegis3 · September 8, 2006 7:50AM

$200 can get you a nice HTT or even multiples.

The Low-49 variety is the sole half cent HTT, so consider that.
L-54 is the "AM I NOT A WOMAN & A SISTER" anti-slavery token.
L-120 is the famous Feuchtwanger's cent.
I especially like the crude features of the assorted Bucklin's tokens, L-77, 88, 89, 92, 93, and 145 (and probably some others I don't remember.) At least half of those will be in your range. In fact, most of the Troy, NY area HTT's can be considered examples of a charming though crudely done American folk art.
L-275 is the Beck's Public Bath token, though that may be above your range.
There are plenty of others. Look at Stack's sale of the Ford IV collection, and Hertiage's upcoming Wiseman sale (ignore the cataloging) to see what designs catch you.

Leiana · September 8, 2006 7:52AM

<< <i>that is a cool token Russ. I like the one that has "SPOOT" instead though. >>

-Amanda

Can someone recommend a good hard times token?

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