© tpal1961 (CC BY)
© tpal1961 (CC BY)
Hard Times Merchant Token – Doremus, Suydam and Nixon Dry Goods New York, New York ND
| Brass (Gilt) | 7.03 g | 27.3 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Years | 1840-1844 |
| Composition | Brass (Gilt) |
| Weight | 7.03 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#344187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Border of dots around legend with periods after DRY and NEW. There are 2 ornaments and a rosette.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOREMUS, SUYDAM & NIXON
DRY. GOODS
NEW. YORK
Edge
Plain
Comment
This dry goods business issued a number of Hard Times (HT-252 to HT-259) and merchant tokens with different names and addresses depending on when they were issued. HT-259 was made 1840-1844. There are two most common types. HT-259 has a diameter of 27.3 mm, is gilt brass and is R-6 (13-30 known). HT-259A has a smaller diameter, is brass and is R-5 (31-75 known).New York Daily Tribune, 27 March 1843
