19th century U.S. political & merchant tokens
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19th century U.S. political & merchant tokens
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Description
Almost 600 U.S. hard times tokens, political civil war tokens & storecards, & merchant tokens from the 1800s. No reserves, no minimum bids required. Enjoy!
A note about grading: In addition to the ordinary issue of the subjectivity of grading, the grading of privately-issued tokens adds an entire new level of problems. So many pieces were struck so badly on such poorly-alloyed planchets, very few people have had the enormous exposure to this merchandise necessary to accurately determine condition. And, accurately determining the mid-to-lower grades is even more problematic. Therefore, Blue Diamond has chosen to grade only what it considers to be the most obvious uncirculated & about uncirculated pieces in this auction. There are far more pieces in those grades in this auction than identified as such by Blue Diamond. Again, please make your own decisions regarding the grading of tokens in this auction.
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A note about grading: In addition to the ordinary issue of the subjectivity of grading, the grading of privately-issued tokens adds an entire new level of problems. So many pieces were struck so badly on such poorly-alloyed planchets, very few people have had the enormous exposure to this merchandise necessary to accurately determine condition. And, accurately determining the mid-to-lower grades is even more problematic. Therefore, Blue Diamond has chosen to grade only what it considers to be the most obvious uncirculated & about uncirculated pieces in this auction. There are far more pieces in those grades in this auction than identified as such by Blue Diamond. Again, please make your own decisions regarding the grading of tokens in this auction.
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Closed Lots
1837 Hard Times Token- C.D. Peacock
1837 Hard Times Token- C.D. Peacock, Jeweler, Chicago [IL] (HT M19), rarity 2, graded gem red & brown uncirculated.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar (Low 8, HT 9), rarity 1, graded about uncirculated.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar (Low 8, HT 9), rarity 1 (white residue obverse & reverse).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor (Low 18, HT 32), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor (Low 19, HT 33), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar
1834 Hard Times Token- Andrew Jackson, Running Boar (Low 8, HT 9), rarity 1 (circular obverse scratches & some corrosion).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor (Low 20, HT 34), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor (Low 19, HT 33), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor
1837 Hard Times Token- Illustrious Predecessor (Low 19, HT 33), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 33, HT 48), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 31, HT 46), rarity 1.
Featured on page 422 of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" ("The Red Book").
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Featured on page 422 of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" ("The Red Book").
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1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 32, HT 47), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 33, HT 48), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 33, HT 48), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 34, HT 49), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 33, HT 48), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 36, HT 51), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 39, HT 52), rarity 1 (evenly corroded surfaces).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Liberty-Not One Cent (Low 36, HT 51), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- I Take The Responsibility
1837 Hard Times Token- I Take The Responsibility (Low 44, HT 69), rarity 1 (obverse hole started at 12 o'clock).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Not One Cent
1837 Hard Times Token- Not One Cent (Low 46, HT 57), rarity 1 (old cleaning is retoning; white residue obverse & reverse).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1841 Hard Times Token- May Tenth
1841 Hard Times Token- May Tenth (Low 40, HT 65), rarity 2 (some obverse & reverse corrosion).
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1841 Hard Times Token- May Tenth
1841 Hard Times Token- May Tenth (Low 47, HT 66), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- May Tenth
1837 Hard Times Token- May Tenth (Low 47, HT 66), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
1837 Hard Times Token- Mint Drop
1837 Hard Times Token- Mint Drop (Low 38, HT 62), rarity 1.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.
Attribution & rarity is provided by the consignor & is not binding on Blue Diamond. Grading & comments about composition or condition are subjective & should not be solely relied upon to make bidding decisions. Please confirm attribution, rarity, composition & grading to your own satisfaction before bidding. No refund will be made for any reason related to these categories.