United States
Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster (Millions for Defence) 1841 front Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster (Millions for Defence) 1841 back
Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster (Millions for Defence) 1841 photo
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Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster (Millions for Defence) 1841 front Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster (Millions for Defence) 1841 back
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Hard Times Token - Not One Cent - Daniel Webster Millions for Defence

1841 year
Copper 10.2 g 28 mm
Description
Location
 United States
Type
 Medals › Advertising medallions
Year
 1841
Value
 1 Cent (0.01)
Currency
 Hard Times Tokens
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 10.2 g
Diameter
 28 mm
Thickness
 2.1 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-12
References
Numista
 N#121196
Rarity index
 74%

Reverse

"MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE" around border with a circle of stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE
NOT
ONE CENT
FOR
TRIBUTE

Edge

Plain or reeded

Comment

Token suggests that if Webster became President in 1841, then the Constitution would be compromised.

See also

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See Also

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