First American copper

Relicific

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Well finally broke through with my first America copper.
Not something I was expecting, but I sure ain’t complaining.
Such cool history behind these hard times tokens.

1837-Hard times/merchant token ( ht-305 )
Millions for Defense/ not one cent for tribute.
Abraham Riker
131 Division st.
New York
 

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Awesome find, cool piece of history! :occasion14:
 

digging440yrs

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Digger RJ

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Cool!!! Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!
 

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A hard times token would be a first for me too. Nice find
 

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Relicific

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A hard times token would be a first for me too. Nice find

Thanks, it was quite a surprise finding this old copper in Canada.
 

Javadroid

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That had to be very exciting to pull out and see for the first time! It's a very fine token - congrats to ya mate!
 

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Relicific

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That had to be very exciting to pull out and see for the first time! It's a very fine token - congrats to ya mate!
Tks javadroid
 

eyemustdigtreasure

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Something to VERY proud of finding it...!
Sweet Find! :icon_thumright:
 

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