Lot 2423
(1840-44) Hard Times Token Snyder & Shankland of Philadelphia Rulau HT #C417 Rarity-8. VF-30. Struck in white metal, diameter 33 millimeters. Sharpness EF40 but there are a few light rim bruises and small contact marks scattered over both sides, and a couple small spots of shallow tin pest corrosion. The surfaces are glossy and the legends are strong. This is an extremely rare token from the Hard Times era struck by these Philadelphia merchants who were in business as custom "Drapers & Tailors" from 1840 to 1844. Rulau lists auction records from more than 15 years ago where EF examples in white metal brought prices of $1700 and $1900. Obviously these don't show up very often.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
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| Realized $978 |
