© tpal1961 (CC BY)
© tpal1961 (CC BY)
Hard Times Token - Martin Van Buren / Temple of Liberty ND
1836 year| Gold plated brass (Gilt) | 6.6 g | 26 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Advertising medallions |
| Year | 1836 |
| Composition | Gold plated brass (Gilt) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (Holed as issued) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#377203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple of Liberty with eagle above and farm tools below, legend surrounding above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEMOCRACY AND OUR COUNTRY
LIBERTY
Edge
Plain
Comment
HT-78 is an 1836 election token for Martin Van Buren who was the vice-president at the time. With Andrew Jackson’s support he ran for and became the 8th president of the United States. He defeated a split group of Whig candidates.HT-78 is gilt brass and R-4 with 76 to 200 known. HT-78A is white metal and R-7 with 4 to 12 known.
