Hard Times Token - Snyder and Shankland (Philadelphia, PA) ND (1840-1843) front Hard Times Token - Snyder and Shankland (Philadelphia, PA) ND (1840-1843) back
Hard Times Token - Snyder and Shankland (Philadelphia, PA) ND (1840-1843) photo

Hard Times Token - Snyder and Shankland Philadelphia, PA ND

 
Pewter ((White metal)) 11.35 g 33 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
1840-1843
Composition
Pewter ((White metal))
Weight
11.35 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#308342
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSTANTLY ON HAND / AN / ASSORTMENT / OF / FASHIONABLE CLOTH / CASSIMERES VESTINGS / &C. / WHICH WILL BE MADE / TO ORDER ON / REASONABLE TERMS

Edge

Plain

Comment

This token is one of the larger diameter Hard Times Tokens, as most are 27-29 mm. There are three varieties.
HT-A417, Copper, R-7 (4-12 known)
HT-B417, Brass, R-7 (4-12 known)
HT-C417, Pewter (white metal), R-7 (4-12 known), Seen in the photo.