United States
Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana) ND (1835-1841) front Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana) ND (1835-1841) back
Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana) ND (1835-1841) photo
Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana) ND (1835-1841) front Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. (New Orleans, Louisiana) ND (1835-1841) back

Hard Times Token - John A. Merle and Co. New Orleans, Louisiana ND

 
Brass 6.64 g 27 mm
Description
Location
 United States
Type
 Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
 1835-1841
Composition
 Brass
Weight
 6.64 g
Diameter
 27 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-13
References
Numista
 N#307218
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

A rope encircling a flower above and a curved line below New Orleans, circumscribed by the company name and address.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOHN. A. MERLE & CO.
NEW ORLEANS
BIENVILLE STREET

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This is the most readily available Hard Times Token from Louisiana. John A. Merle was a cotton agent among other activities.

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