Hard Times tokens are privately minted pieces that reflect one of the most turbulent eras in American history—the economic struggles and political upheavals of the 1830s and 1840s under Andrew Jackson. These fascinating tokens carried both political satire and commercial advertising, capturing the mood of a nation in transition.
In A Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens Q. David Bowers brings together decades of research, hundreds of high-resolution photographs, and current market pricing in multiple grades. He provides collectors and historians with an authoritative guide that catalogs the series in detail, while also exploring the stories behind the tokens’ designs, issuers, and circulation. Affordable to collect yet rich in history, Hard Times tokens remain a rewarding pursuit for both new and seasoned numismatists.
