E-Trac-Ohio
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Here are some of my finds from several hunts that I went on over the last few weeks.
These finds were dug at a few different 1800's homes, on a vacant lot where a house once stood and at an old Park.
The 1919 Mercury Dime was found in the front yard of a house that was built in the 1880's.
The 1924 SLQ and the 14 K Gold plated Ring were found in the woods behind an old town Park.
The other larger copper piece is stamped - "Through - East. - # 30". I believe this was a coal mine tag.
The 1837 - President Martin Van Buren - Hard Times Token was found in the front yard of a house that was built in 1829.
This token is actually in better condition then it looks in my photo's.
I've also posted a photo that I found on the internet of the same type of token - and detailed history of this piece ... for anyone that would like to take the time to read it.
THE HISTORY OF THE 1837 HARD TIMES TOKEN
This rare antique Hard Times token from 1837 was created during the United States presidency of Martin Van Buren. This fantastic collectible token features a hole at the top, most likely worn proudly during the hard times faced in the United States during that era. The "illustrious predecessor" idea came from President Martin Van Buren's inaugural address in March 1837, in which he said "I follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor." Before Van Buren's inauguration, the ailing President Jackson and then-Vice President Van Buren rode from the White House to the Capitol in a carriage made from the timbers of the U.S.S. Constitution.
This scarce 1837 Hard Times Token low-19 is in great pre-owned condition. The coin measures 30mm in diameter and weighs approximately 11.2 grams. The obverse of the token features a tortoise with strongbox on its back facing right (inscribed "Sub Treasury"), EXECUTIVE EXPERIMENT surrounds, and 1837 FISCAL AGENT reads below tortoise. The reverse of the token features a Donkey running left, above I FOLLOW IN THE STEPS OF MY ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR surrounds. The antique copper token is a must for the serious collector of fine antique tokens. Enhance your collection today with this amazing antique 1837 hard times token!
Martin Van Buren announced his intention "to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor", and retained all but one of Jackson's cabinet. Van Buren had few economic tools to deal with the Panic of 1837. Van Buren advocated lower tariffs and free trade, and by doing so maintained support of the South for the Democratic Party. He succeeded in setting up a system of bonds for the national debt. His party was so split that his 1837 proposal for an "Independent Treasury" system did not pass until 1840. It gave the Treasury control of all federal funds and had a legal tender clause that required (by 1843) all payments to be made in War, but it further inflamed public opinion on both sides.
Happy Holidays & Happy Hunting ! --- Mark
These finds were dug at a few different 1800's homes, on a vacant lot where a house once stood and at an old Park.
The 1919 Mercury Dime was found in the front yard of a house that was built in the 1880's.
The 1924 SLQ and the 14 K Gold plated Ring were found in the woods behind an old town Park.
The other larger copper piece is stamped - "Through - East. - # 30". I believe this was a coal mine tag.
The 1837 - President Martin Van Buren - Hard Times Token was found in the front yard of a house that was built in 1829.
This token is actually in better condition then it looks in my photo's.
I've also posted a photo that I found on the internet of the same type of token - and detailed history of this piece ... for anyone that would like to take the time to read it.
THE HISTORY OF THE 1837 HARD TIMES TOKEN
This rare antique Hard Times token from 1837 was created during the United States presidency of Martin Van Buren. This fantastic collectible token features a hole at the top, most likely worn proudly during the hard times faced in the United States during that era. The "illustrious predecessor" idea came from President Martin Van Buren's inaugural address in March 1837, in which he said "I follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor." Before Van Buren's inauguration, the ailing President Jackson and then-Vice President Van Buren rode from the White House to the Capitol in a carriage made from the timbers of the U.S.S. Constitution.
This scarce 1837 Hard Times Token low-19 is in great pre-owned condition. The coin measures 30mm in diameter and weighs approximately 11.2 grams. The obverse of the token features a tortoise with strongbox on its back facing right (inscribed "Sub Treasury"), EXECUTIVE EXPERIMENT surrounds, and 1837 FISCAL AGENT reads below tortoise. The reverse of the token features a Donkey running left, above I FOLLOW IN THE STEPS OF MY ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR surrounds. The antique copper token is a must for the serious collector of fine antique tokens. Enhance your collection today with this amazing antique 1837 hard times token!
Martin Van Buren announced his intention "to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor", and retained all but one of Jackson's cabinet. Van Buren had few economic tools to deal with the Panic of 1837. Van Buren advocated lower tariffs and free trade, and by doing so maintained support of the South for the Democratic Party. He succeeded in setting up a system of bonds for the national debt. His party was so split that his 1837 proposal for an "Independent Treasury" system did not pass until 1840. It gave the Treasury control of all federal funds and had a legal tender clause that required (by 1843) all payments to be made in War, but it further inflamed public opinion on both sides.
Happy Holidays & Happy Hunting ! --- Mark
