Hard Times Token - Dr. J. G. Hewett, Bone Setter - Restrike New York, NY ND

Reverse

All lettering except for 8 pronged star above THE LIMBS at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRACTICE CONFINED
TO
DISLOCATIONS,
SPRAINS, CONTRAC-
TIONS, RHEUMATISM,
WHITE SWELLINGS,
WEAKNESS
OF THE LIMBS & c. & c.

Edge

Plain

Comment

This Hard Times Token is from a physician specializing in orthopedics. It is thought to be a restrike done sometime in the 1800's of HT-278 which has a thicker planchet (2.8 mm & 12 grams). The dies show rust and this is commonly available in uncirculated condition.