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1 Cent - Hard Times Token - Illustrious Predecessor
1837 year| Copper | - | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1837 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#121498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A jackass
Script: Latin
Lettering: I FOLLOW IN THE STEPS OF MY ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR
Edge
Plain
Comment
1837 Illustrious Predecessor, Low-17, HT-31, DeWitt CE-1838-1, R.3,HT# 31 is distinguished from the other varieties in that -
the first S (STEPS) is completely under the foreleg of the jackass.
It is the only die with this positioning.
Additional note:
The end of the safe has the handle to the left of the vertical strap
