Civil war hard times tokens book

Twenty five years later, civil war tokens were issued from michigan, illinois and wisconsin in the west. Third edition 2018 civil war token book by q david bowers 500 pages price guide. Without circulating coinage, everyday commerce becomes difficult because there may be no money available for people to spend. American civil war memorabilia has a large following. American civil war coins and tokens as collectibles. As i am downsizing my coin collection i have run across some hard times and civil war tokens. Today they are highly collectible, and a guide book of civil war tokens elevates the collecting and study of these onceshunned imitation cents to a new level of. No book on civil war tokens has ever been as thorough. They sparked my interest and seem to be a low cost way to keep my hand in the collecting game. Nov 06, 2017 no book on civil war tokens has ever been as thorough. Civil or colonial revolutionary war era hard times liberty railroad type coin 2 photo. Hard times tokens were minted privately, mostly out of copper, from 1832 to 1844, even though the actual economic depression for which these tokens are named didnt take place until 1837, when banks began suspending specie payments, or the exchange of gold and silver coins for paper money. Get the best deals on hard times tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. Qualls, k, 1863 ny due to maryland governor hogans shelter in place order our shipping may be delayed.

Civil war numismatic directory, with values and images page 3. Cunningham has recently been involved with the exhibition and sale of rich hartzogs estate. Unfollow civil war tokens to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Even though the country was not at war during the time these coins were minted, there was a period of hard times, which is why these tokens bear this name. Ny630h1fo new york city over 1861 quarter civil war token ngc ms64 ex garrett. They were used mainly in the northeast and midwest. Please read through these terms before placing a bid or making a purchase. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens that were produced from 1833 to 1844. Wisconsin civil war tokens download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. I know there is a red book for civil war tokens where it helps label and classify each token and helps determine their rarity and value.

Civil war tokens are tangible reminders of american history. The standard reference manual for this series is hard times tokens 18321834 by russell rulau. The political parties were just sorting themselves out. The civil war tokens of rhode island, 103pp hardcover, full color 9. Brand new second edition of the book civil war sutler tokens cardboard scrip by david e. Reading the civil war token tables civil war token coin values. They hold a position similar to that of colonial coins or civil war tokens. Auction listings of civil war tokens, hard times tokens and sutler tokens by steve hayden. Hard times token millions for defence not one cent for tribute. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. I have found several of these coins in different threads but not in a specific thread dedicated to just that have i overlooked it. Guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades. It was the adolescence of americathe jacksonian period before the civil war.

Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economic and social scene of the precivil war era of andrew jackson the 1830s and 1840s. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books q. Patriotic tokens and store cards, 18611865 official red books. New listing 186165 milwaukee wi civil war store card e aschermann cigars indian ngc xf 45. Comment below if there is anything youd like to see a video about. David bowerss bestselling and awardwinning guide book of civil war tokens includes recent research findings, more illustrations, and updated pricing in multiple grades. Hard cover 212 pages with all new rarity ratings and price guide. This shortage opened a niche in the numismatic ecology, into which went centsized store cards, which were forms of advertising, as well as what are called hard times tokens which are pretty much defined by. Hot off the press, engravers, minters, and distributors of civil war tokens by q.

When this happens tokens are used in place of coinage. Hard times tokens remain to tell the story of one of those episodes. Some tokens had advertisements on them while others bore patriotic symbols or sentiments, but so many were designed to fool people into thinking that the coin they held in their palm was a. I like the ones that stores issued store card tokens. In addition, the red book includes illustrations and values of 30 different htt. It was the adolescence of america the jacksonian period before the civil war. Hard times and civil war tokens archives nashua coins. Many hard times tokens could be used as substitutes for one cent at specific. The fact that most types of hard times token can be found today in grades from fine down to good indicates that they actually circulated in trade. Civil war patriotic tokens price guide and values ngc. Aug 22, 2014 recently ive seen some cool hard times tokens that have somewhat the same personal feeling. Recently ive seen some cool hard times tokens that have somewhat the same personal feeling.

To me this was a fascinating period of us history because. Aguidebookofcivilwartokens3rdedition whitman publishing. Jan 20, 2014 i have seen threads saying post an ike, post a morgan, even exonumia but i would like to see a thread just for civil war tokens and hard time tokens. Russell rulau, author of the united states tokens 17001900 utilizes a scale very similar to the fuld scales introduced below. Extensive listing of civil war tokens, hard times tokens and sutler tokens for sale by steve hayden. Wisconsin civil war tokens download ebook pdf, epub. Included are chapters on sutler tokens and encased postage stamps. Civil war tokens are token coins that were privately minted and distributed in the united states between 1861 and 1864. Civil war token values civil war token coin values. These small, centsized tokens served as emergency money during the smallchange shortage of 18621865. We will be trying to complete all shipments within 5 days of receiving payment as stated in our terms. Hartzog was an avid collector and dealer of civil war tokens, hard times tokens in particular, with thousands of merchant tokens dating back to the turn of the last century and before. Getting started collecting hard times tokens coinage magazine. In the united states of america, hard times tokens issued from 1832 to 1844 and civil war tokens issued in the 1860s made up for shortages of official money.

During economic or political turmoil, coins sometimes are hoarded by the general population. Hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent time in america. Civil war tokens became illegal after the united states. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the precivil war andrew jackson era the 1830s and 1840s. This makes a great companion reference to a guide book of civil war tokens, also by mr. These tokens are older than civil war tokens and also represent a time of economic unrest in united states history. Hard times token 1834 down with the bank my substitute for us bank.

These small, centsized tokens served as emergency money during the smallchange shortage of 1862 to 1865. Books tokens tokens good for trade tokens post cards currency coins badges tokens civil war tokens u. There are many types of civil war coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity. An explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors. Prices are hard to find and seem to be all over the place. The section on cardboard scrip has also been greatly expanded since the. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a. Although there are major rarities in the series, most of the. I have seen threads saying post an ike, post a morgan, even exonumia but i would like to see a thread just for civil war tokens and hard time tokens. Early american, hard times, and merchant token rarity scale. Find great deals on ebay for civil war token and civil war token ohio. Hard times tokens are privately issued mostly copper large cent sized tokens.

Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize. Civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens 1863 1864 civil war tokens, ms. Buy now civil war token price guide by bryon kanzinger collectors guide 2002. The history of civil war and hard times tokens sell gold. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war. This is a firstcome, firstserved offer, so get your request into our book manager or order now with the button below. In 1862, with the civil war raging, coins were withdrawn from circulation in the northern states. Privately minted hard times tokens are tangible reminders of a turbulent period in america. Numismatists find them fascinating to collect and study. Nearly all varieties are represented with large color photos many of them the finest know from the steve tanenbaum collection. He expertly covers the history of these fascinating collectibles, and catalogs them with detailed information for sellers, buyers, historians, and researchers. Namely, that despite the best efforts of the federal mint, there was a shortage of small change in the period just before the civil war. Jun 11, 2017 an explanation of just what hard times tokens are for new and potential collectors.

Hard times and civil war tokens nashua coins and collectibles. Their political and commercial motifs are diverse, reflecting the economy and social scene of the pre civil war andrew jackson era the 1830s and 1840s. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war civil war tokens became illegal after the united states congress passed a law on april 22. The tables are presented in two formats to make attributing the tokens easier. Large cents with interesting counterstamps, the promotion and suppression of hard times tokens, early transportation tokens and tickets of new york city, a. Treasury department does not ship coins to the armed forces serving overseas, so army and air force exchange service officials chose to make pogs in. Buy now civil war sutler token book second edition by dave schenkman new rarities prices. American political and commercial tokens of the 1830s and 1840s guide book of hard times tokens includes recent research findings, hundreds of highresolution images, and current market pricing in multiple grades.