Hard Times Token - Dry Goods / Groceries Fair Haven, Connecticut ND
1836 year| Brass | 8.28 g | 30 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1836 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.28 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#317074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Business name and location around the edge outside of a rope encircling the rest of the legend. Two branches laid out linearly attached to flower in center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOTCHKISS HALL & PLATTS
LONG BRICK STORE
SPLENDID
ASSORTMENT
OF
GROCERIES
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Long Brick Store was located on the east bank of the Quinnipiac River in Fair Haven, Connecticut. Fair Haven was a major regional center for dealing, processing, and importing oysters at the time. It was later incorporated into New Haven, CT. Several businesses were part of the Long Brick Store (or row) which was at 28-30 East Grand Avenue. Different businesses are on each side of this token and were both in business in 1836. HT-580A is the more common reeded edge type, while HT-580 is rare and has a plain edgeFrom obituary of Edward E. Hall in the New Haven Morning Journal and Courier; New Haven, CT. 26 March 1894
