Hard Times Token - Francis L. Brigham New Bedford, MA
1833 year| Copper | - | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1833 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#312378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The legend is encircled by a single row of large beads along the outer edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANCIS L. BRIGHAM / DEALER IN DRY GOODS / BY WHOLESALE / AND / RETAIL
Edge
Plain
Comment
HT-176 is the more common of the two varieties of Francis L. Brigham Hard Times Tokens. It is distinguished by having a single circle of large beads on the edges of the obverse and reverse.HT-175 has a die break through the building on the obverse. It also has an inner circle of tiny beads touching the outer circle of large beads on both sides.
