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 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.