Nncivil war hard times tokens books in order

Several of these tokens, in the collection of this author and his wife, are. These tokens, previously cataloged by lyman haynes low in his hard times tokens volume, appear in rulaus standard catalog of united states tokens 17001900 using the same cataloging system. Today they are highly collectible, and a guide book of civil war tokens elevates the collecting and study of these onceshunned imitation cents to a new level of scholarship. A collection of perhaps my favorite type of us coinstokens. Civil war tokens commons random dates and types apmex. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories.

Aug, 20 anyone that has an interest in civil war tokens simply must read this book. Get the best deals on civil war tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. The 174272a is the most graded of all of the patriotic civil war tokens by ngc they report 217 bn and 34 rb in their census 2 in ms67, and 15 in ms66. Wi300g1b janesville wisconsin civil war token pcgs au50. Adams united states store cards which refer mostly to the period between the hard times and civil war periods rather than to the civil war itself. Civil war patriotic tokens coin census population report. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that. Civil war tokens are tangible reminders of american history. The tokens are listed in order by the old style low numbers with the newer hard times numbers used by rulau listed second.

Hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in america. They hold a position similar to that of colonial coins or civil war tokens. The issuance of these tokens aided commerce in the absence of official. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. A guide book of civil war tokens 3rd edition whitman publishing, llc. Hot off the press, engravers, minters, and distributors of civil war tokens by q.

The issuance of these tokens aided commerce in the absence of official coinage. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent. Hard times token prices continue to gain solid ground. Value of store cards hard times tokens 1832 1840 alabama hard times tokens. Its hard to believe, but one out of every seventeen hardcover novels sold in the united states is a book authored by james patterson. A rebel war clerks diary at the confederate states capital. Civil war patriotic tokens coin census population report ngc. Hard times and civil war tokens nashua coins and collectibles. Fisher hard times token collection is one of the largest, and most comprehensive collections ever assembled, featuring a large number of both low and pseudolow varieties.

We now offer bookshops the option to sell bespoke national book tokens gift cards. Lots of mint red our card patriotic cwt 34277a ngc ms 63 rb nr. Folder union money of the civil war replicas indian. New listing cincinnati ohio civil war token lanphears tobacco. They were used mainly in the northeast and midwest. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures. Random dates and subject matter will be of our choice determined by stock at hand. Lows hard times tokens and standard catalog of united states tokens, 1700 1900 by russel rulau.

Dec 07, 20 a similar shortage existed in the 1830s and tokens from this era are called hard times tokens. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war. We make ordering national book tokens as easy as possible. Order 1837 hard times token shin plasters au details ht67 at apmex or call 800 3759006. Obverse depicts the phoenix rising from flames the flames being emblematic of the opinion that the only fit use for the paper money shin plasters of irresponsible banks and private parties was to be burned, and the rising phoenix being emblematic of the. These small, centsized tokens served as emergency money during the smallchange shortage of 18621865.

Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. Civil war token history the first two years of the civil war were going bad for the union and many in the north were opting for peace. As with any series you need to get the standard references, get acquainted. A similar shortage existed in the 1830s and tokens from this era are called hard times tokens. Hardtimes tokens are american large or half centsized copper tokens, struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency. Civil war or hard times tokens occupy a unique place in our history.

As an example, the series includes a half cent token dated 1837, with an eagle. Ny010c2a unique brockage albany new york civil war token ngc ms63 r10. Hard times tokens were issued between 1832 and 1844 for political and satirical commentary as well as replacement for hoarded regular issue us coinage. Set goals to collect a htt from every state that was in the union at the time, and as. This site also contains a large amount of reference material about hard times tokens. This is a firstcome, firstserved offer, so get your request into our book manager or order now with the button below. A nice blend of subject matter and photos that is great for casual or more focused historians alike. A study of the army of the potomac collectors library of the civil war by warren lee goss. A collection of perhaps my favorite type of us coins tokens.

Beginning in about 1861, metallic currency was gradually withdrawn and hoarded as the civil war became a reality. Professional coin grading services is a division of collectors universe, inc. It was the adolescence of america the jacksonian period before the civil war. Reading the civil war token tables civil war token coin values. Hard times tokens by low, lyman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Several of these tokens, in the collection of this author and his wife, are shown below. Jan 20, 2014 awesome tokens maybe the powers to be will change the name of this thread to post your tokens, and we will get to see alot more of them.

Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war civil war tokens became illegal after the united states congress passed a law on april 22, 1864 prohibiting the. Establishes pre and post war components for a thorough analysis. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. We specialize in civil war tokens but have a good selection of hard times and good for tokens as well, both raw and third party graded slabs.

The lettering also differs around the statue of washington. Dave bowers is, arguably, one of, if not the most important figures in numismatic literature today, and probably for as long as books about numismatics have been written. The tokens are listed in order by the old style low numbers with the newer. My favorite political token from this era are the am i not a woman and a sister and am i not a man and a brother anti slavery pieces. The civil war tokens of rhode island, 103pp hardcover, full color 9. Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study. Tradesman embraced private issue tokens to take the place of increasingly hardtoget small change, a situation that plagued commerce during the civil war in the north. Set goals to collect a htt from every state that was in the union at the time, and as many unique cwt as possible. While they only report 21 graded examples all bn of the 173272a token 3 in ms65bn and none higher. A fictional so far history of the second american civil war. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at.

Civil war store card, ny630u1a1, r3, carl diem, 28 mm planchet, circulated. The term store card is also used at an earlier date than the civil war, and there are other books, such as edgar h. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books. I have found several of these coins in different threads but not in a specific thread dedicated to just that have i overlooked it. Us hard times token low 51 andrew jackson i take the responsibility 1837 vf, 2 photo 1834 s. We offer competitive gold prices on numismatic and secure 247 online ordering. These tokens had political andor satirical themes, or advertised merchants. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. The most complete catalog ever assembled of the coin substitures, merchant counterstamps and satirical scrip of the jacksonian period russell rulau on. Dec 08, 20 collectors call these goodfor tokens store cards.

Hard times and civil war tokens archives nashua coins. Civil war token history civil war token coin values. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books q. This period is sometimes known as the compromise period. Civil war tokens are token coins that were privately minted and distributed in the united states between 1861 and 1864. The standard catalog of hard times tokens 18321844. Vol 2 collectors library of the civil war by john b. Jan 20, 2014 the 174272a is the most graded of all of the patriotic civil war tokens by ngc they report 217 bn and 34 rb in their census 2 in ms67, and 15 in ms66. A guide book of civil war tokens 3rd edition whitman publishing, llc by q. Although there are major rarities in the series, most of the.

Scovill, operated by brothers james and william scovill, produced a series of copper tokens whose purpose was. Issued during the economically difficult period of 1832 1844, these pieces carried a satirical or political theme and circulated as large cents. This isnt your simple, oh, this is a civil war token and here are the varieties. Huge lot of books include large volumes of photographic history of the civil war by daviswiley, rodenbough, davis. These tokens were privately struck by merchants when the circulating currency of the u. Drop us an email or give us a call and well get right back to you. The costs of the war left abraham lincoln with one of two choices. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books by q. New listing 1863 new york city civil war token monks metal signs r5 brass. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. This is a satirical hard times token called shin plasters token from 1837, ht67 graded almost uncirculated details light corrosion. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.