Hard Times Token - J. and C. Peck, Machinists Troy, NY ND
1835 year| Copper | 10.29 g | 28.5 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1835 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.29 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#322849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend with nine small and interspersed stars and 4 leaf clover
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* J. & C. PECK, * MACHINISTS, TROY. *
*** / BUILDERS / OF COTTON / AND WOOLLEN / MACHINERY / GENERALLY / ***
Edge
Plain
Comment
The tin machine pictured on the obverse was patented by Seth Peck (1781 - 1842) of Hartford, Connecticut on April 23, 1819.Connecticut Herald, Dec. 17, 1822
It would seem that J. & C. Peck were relatives of the inventor, but information about them and their business has not been found.
