Hard Times Token - Hiram Judson, Watch Maker Syracuse, New York ND
| Copper | 9.53 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Years | 1835-1838 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.53 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#340992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend listing some of the items they sold. B & S NY, the manufacturer in small letters at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MILITARY GOODS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
PIANO
FORTES
& PRINTED
MUSIC
B & S NY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar to HT-345 which has a reeded edge and a thinner planchet. Hiram Judson lived from about 1802 to June 2, 1853. He lived above his store, which was a wooden structure.The Onondaga Standard, Syracuse NY, 30 Dec 1829
