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Mint Drop
Hard Times (1833–1844)
1837
Mint: United States
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 28 mm, 9.2 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.32 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1657
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
Catalogue Raisonné
HT 61
DescriptionObv: BENTONIAN CURRENCY / 1837 around MINT / DROP within laurel wreath composed of a single branch; surrounded by beaded circle attached to rim. Rev: E PLURIBUS UNUM on riband / 1837, separated by seven mullets dexter and six sinister, around laureate nude bust of Liberty, facing dexter, hair tied behind twice with throng; surrounded by beaded circle attached to rim. Edge plain.