Shakakka
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Hey all!
Dug this thing yesterday in an old farm field in CT that gave up a Connecticut copper in the past. It was on "What's This" but now that it's identified, I figured I'd post it here:
Turns out to be a Hard Times Token from 1834. The man on it is Gulian C. Verplanck - a NY politician who was a member of the House of Representatives.
The token reads: GULIAN C. VERPLANCK OUR NEXT GOVnr
and on the reverse: FAITHFUL FRIEND TO OUR COUNTRY
I LOVE the eagle! It reminds me so much of the back of a seated quarter, I thought I found my first seated ever (next time!).
Here's what an undug version looks like:
According to this site it has a rarity index of 100 (out of 100) so maybe it's a good one.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces121193.html
Not sure I'll do too much cleaning, it's already starting to flake as it dries.
HHGL everyone!
Dug this thing yesterday in an old farm field in CT that gave up a Connecticut copper in the past. It was on "What's This" but now that it's identified, I figured I'd post it here:
Turns out to be a Hard Times Token from 1834. The man on it is Gulian C. Verplanck - a NY politician who was a member of the House of Representatives.
The token reads: GULIAN C. VERPLANCK OUR NEXT GOVnr
and on the reverse: FAITHFUL FRIEND TO OUR COUNTRY
I LOVE the eagle! It reminds me so much of the back of a seated quarter, I thought I found my first seated ever (next time!).
Here's what an undug version looks like:
According to this site it has a rarity index of 100 (out of 100) so maybe it's a good one.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces121193.html
Not sure I'll do too much cleaning, it's already starting to flake as it dries.
HHGL everyone!
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