E-Trac-Ohio
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Here are some of my better finds from the hunts that I went on over the last few weeks.
These coins, token's and relics were found at a few different 1800's homes, at a old church site in the woods and along a section of very old sidewalk.
The 1831 Large Cent was found 8" down in the front yard of a Civil War era farm house.
The 1837 - President Martin Van Buren "hard times token", three of the Indian Cents and the 1820's era "Gilt London" Flat Button were found in the woods where a old Church once stood.
Martin Van Buren was the 8th President of the United States - Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President.
Found the 1920 Mercury Dime, the 1874 & 1893 Indian Cents and most of the Wheat Cents along the section of old sidewalk.
Here's some historical information on the 1837 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.
These coins, token's and relics were found at a few different 1800's homes, at a old church site in the woods and along a section of very old sidewalk.
The 1831 Large Cent was found 8" down in the front yard of a Civil War era farm house.
The 1837 - President Martin Van Buren "hard times token", three of the Indian Cents and the 1820's era "Gilt London" Flat Button were found in the woods where a old Church once stood.
Martin Van Buren was the 8th President of the United States - Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President.
Found the 1920 Mercury Dime, the 1874 & 1893 Indian Cents and most of the Wheat Cents along the section of old sidewalk.
Here's some historical information on the 1837 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.
