It was the adolescence of america the jacksonian period before the civil war. They were used mainly in the northeast and midwest. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war. It was the adolescence of americathe jacksonian period before the civil war. We will be trying to complete all shipments within 5 days of receiving payment as stated in our terms. Hard cover 212 pages with all new rarity ratings and price guide. Auction listings of civil war tokens, hard times tokens and sutler tokens by steve hayden. New listing 186165 milwaukee wi civil war store card e aschermann cigars indian ngc xf 45. The civil war tokens of rhode island, 103pp hardcover, full color 9. Prices are hard to find and seem to be all over the place. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens.
Wisconsin civil war tokens download ebook pdf, epub. 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. David bowerss bestselling and awardwinning guide book of civil war tokens includes recent research findings, more illustrations, and updated pricing in multiple grades. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. Find great deals on ebay for civil war token and civil war token ohio.
In the united states of america, hard times tokens issued from 1832 to 1844 and civil war tokens issued in the 1860s made up for shortages of official money. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books. Please read through these terms before placing a bid or making a purchase. Namely, that despite the best efforts of the federal mint, there was a shortage of small change in the period just before the civil war. American political and commercial tokens of the 1830s and 1840s guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. There are many types of civil war coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity. Treasury department does not ship coins to the armed forces serving overseas, so army and air force exchange service officials chose to make pogs in. Russell rulau, author of the united states tokens 17001900 utilizes a scale very similar to the fuld scales introduced below. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the precivil war andrew jackson era the 1830s and 1840s. As i am downsizing my coin collection i have run across some hard times and civil war tokens. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the actual economic depression for which these tokens are named didnt take place until 1837, when banks began suspending specie payments, or the exchange of gold and silver coins for paper money. Buy now civil war sutler token book second edition by dave schenkman new rarities prices. Wisconsin civil war tokens download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study.
Included are chapters on sutler tokens and encased postage stamps. Some tokens had advertisements on them while others bore patriotic symbols or sentiments, but so many were designed to fool people into thinking that the coin they held in their palm was a. Jan 20, 2014 i have seen threads saying post an ike, post a morgan, even exonumia but i would like to see a thread just for civil war tokens and hard time tokens. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Nov 06, 2017 no book on civil war tokens has ever been as thorough. Buy now civil war token price guide by bryon kanzinger collectors guide 2002. Hard times token millions for defence not one cent for tribute. An explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors. I have found several of these coins in different threads but not in a specific thread dedicated to just that have i overlooked it. The political parties were just sorting themselves out. American civil war coins and tokens as collectibles.
Hard times token 1834 down with the bank my substitute for us bank. Jun 11, 2017 an explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors. Hard times and civil war tokens archives nashua coins. Extensive listing of civil war tokens, hard times tokens and sutler tokens for sale by steve hayden. Civil war patriotic tokens price guide and values ngc. In 1862, with the civil war raging, coins were withdrawn from circulation in the northern states. Hot off the press, engravers, minters, and distributors of civil war tokens by q. The history of civil war and hard times tokens sell gold. Aug 22, 2014 recently ive seen some cool hard times tokens that have somewhat the same personal feeling. Unfollow civil war tokens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a. Civil war tokens became illegal after the united states. These tokens are older than civil war tokens and also represent a time of economic unrest in united states history. In addition, the red book includes illustrations and values of 30 different htt. Early american, hard times, and merchant token rarity scale. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. He expertly covers the history of these fascinating collectibles, and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. Civil or colonial revolutionary war era hard times liberty railroad type coin 2 photo. Qualls, k, 1863 ny due to maryland governor hogans shelter in place order our shipping may be delayed. Ny630h1fo new york city over 1861 quarter civil war token ngc ms64 ex garrett.
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. This is a firstcome, firstserved offer, so get your request into our book manager or order now with the button below. Large cents with interesting counterstamps, the promotion and suppression of hard times tokens, early transportation tokens and tickets of new york city, a. Brand new second edition of the book civil war sutler tokens cardboard scrip by david e. To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. Civil war tokens are token coins that were privately minted and distributed in the united states between 1861 and 1864. Civil war token values civil war token coin values. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Hartzog was an avid collector and dealer of civil war tokens, hard times tokens in particular, with thousands of merchant tokens. Reading the civil war token tables civil war token coin values. Comment below if there is anything youd like to see a video about.
They sparked my interest and seem to be a low cost way to keep my hand in the collecting game. No book on civil war tokens has ever been as thorough. Many hard times tokens could be used as substitutes for one cent at specific. Guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. Civil war numismatic directory, with values and images page 3. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books q. Books tokens tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. These small, centsized tokens served as emergency money during the smallchange shortage of 18621865. I know there is a red book for civil war tokens where it helps label and classify each token and helps determine their rarity and value. They hold a position similar to that of colonial coins or civil war tokens. Hartzog was an avid collector and dealer of civil war tokens, hard times tokens in particular, with thousands of merchant tokens dating back to the turn of the last century and before.
The standard reference manual for this series is hard times tokens 18321834 by russell rulau. Third edition 2018 civil war token book by q david bowers 500 pages price guide. Cunningham has recently been involved with the exhibition and sale of rich hartzogs estate. Recently ive seen some cool hard times tokens that have somewhat the same personal feeling. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economic and social scene of the precivil war era of andrew jackson the 1830s and 1840s. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent period in america. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the pre civil war andrew jackson era the 1830s and 1840s.
Aguidebookofcivilwartokens3rdedition whitman publishing. The fact that most types of hard times token can be found today in grades from fine down to good indicates that they actually circulated in trade. Although there are major rarities in the series, most of the. This makes a great companion reference to a guide book of civil war tokens, also by mr. During economic or political turmoil, coins sometimes are hoarded by the general population. Civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens, ms. American civil war memorabilia has a large following. Civil war tokens are tangible reminders of american history. Twenty five years later, civil war tokens were issued from michigan, illinois and wisconsin in the west. This shortage opened a niche in the numismatic ecology, into which went centsized store cards, which were forms of advertising, as well as what are called hard times tokens which are pretty much defined by. Without circulating coinage, everyday commerce becomes difficult because there may be no money available for people to spend. Even though the country was not at war during the time these coins were minted, there was a period of hard times, which is why these tokens bear this name. The tables are presented in two formats to make attributing the tokens easier. When this happens tokens are used in place of coinage.
I have seen threads saying post an ike, post a morgan, even exonumia but i would like to see a thread just for civil war tokens and hard time tokens. Hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in america. 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. The section on cardboard scrip has also been greatly expanded since the.
693 512 1005 857 344 741 95 1094 354 150 791 704 1588 1097 507 421 4 554 379 250 1275 1203 155 978 452 499 1440