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Although these issues are of trifling intrinsic value, yet, by reason of their sarcastic devices, their satirical quips, and the political war cries, humorous, scornful, and sometimes triumphant, - which distinguished them, they have won a well recognized place in the cabinets of collectors of americana. Indeed, the interest in them seems to be increasing rather than diminishing, especially as the difficulty of obtaining complete sets is found to grow greater and greater as time goes on.
Closely allied to the foregoing are what may be termed necessity pieces, and the Shop Cards, which were put forth to supply the great lack of a circulating medium in those Hard Times which gave the series its popular name. In attempting to trace the origin and home of many of the latter class, I have been fortunate enough to succeed in ascertaining many items of interest, through a correspondence extending over many years, which in a large number of cases has been conducted with representatives of the parties who struck the tokens and cards, or their business successors. From letters thus received I have made occasional extracts; I trust these will add a little freshness to what might otherwise be thought an arid field of bare descriptions.
With these preliminary words of explanation the following pages are offered to those who may chance to feel an interest in the subject.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of "Hard Times Tokens," a unique series of coins minted in the United States during a period of economic and political turmoil in the 1830s. The author meticulously examines these tokens, offering detailed descriptions and historical context that brings their significance to life. The tokens served as miniature canvases for expressing political satire, social commentary, and economic anxieties of the era. They became a voice for the public during the Bank War, a clash between President Andrew Jackson and supporters of the Second Bank of the United States, and the subsequent economic depression. The author explores the symbolism embedded within the tokens, such as the defiant "The Bank Must Perish" and the humorous depiction of a tortoise carrying a safe labeled "Sub-Treasury," reflecting the slow and uncertain nature of government finances. Readers will gain insights into the political landscape of Jacksonian America, the economic hardships faced by ordinary citizens, and the creative ways people used these tokens to express their opinions and cope with challenging times. The book's exploration of "Hard Times Tokens" offers a valuable window into a pivotal period in American history, revealing how economic and political issues resonated in the lives of everyday people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282880613_0
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