1833 Robinson's Jones & Co Hard Times Token VF/XF HT-153 Copper Buttons Token

1833 "Robinson's, Jones & Co." Copper Hard Times Token XF+ (HT153/W-MA-020-15a)

1833 Hard Times Token issued by Robinson’s, Jones & Co., a merchant firm operating during the turbulent economic period leading up to the late 1830s financial crisis. Hard Times tokens were privately struck pieces that circulated widely as substitutes for small change during the economic instability of the era. These tokens emerged during the years surrounding the Panic of 1837, when distrust of banks and shortages of circulating coinage prompted merchants and die makers to produce copper tokens for everyday transactions. This piece is cataloged as HT-153 / W-MA-020-15a, referencing the standard Hard Times token classification system used by collectors and documented by noted numismatist Russell Rulau, whose work remains a principal reference for Hard Times token attribution. The token is offered in Extra Fine condition, showing modest circulation wear typical of early 19th-century copper pieces. The main devices and merchant inscription remain easily identifiable in crisp detail, preserving its historical character. Token Details

• Date: 1833

• Issuer: Robinson’s, Jones & Co.

• Type: Hard Times Merchant Token

• Catalog Reference: HT-153 / W-MA-020-15a

• Composition: Copper

• Condition: Extra Fine

Collector Highlights

• Composition: Copper

Ungraded and uncertified unless stated otherwise; any grade mentioned is our opinion only. THE ITEM SHOWN IS THE EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.