Hard Times Token - Andrew Jackson, Laureate Head l ND (1834) front Hard Times Token - Andrew Jackson, Laureate Head l ND (1834) back
Hard Times Token - Andrew Jackson, Laureate Head l ND (1834) photo

Hard Times Token - Andrew Jackson, Laureate Head l ND

1834 year
Brass 6.59 g 27 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Year
1834
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
6.59 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#320805
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Election and reelection dates surrounding the rest of the legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELECTED . AD . 1829
RE . ELECTED . AD 1832
WE
COMMEMOAT
THE GLORIOUS
VICTORIES OF
OUR HERO IN
WAR & IN
PEACE

Edge

Plain

Comment

This fascinating token shows Jackson as a hero wearing a Roman toga with a crown of laurel. He was actually first elected in 1828.