The History Digger on Instagram: "Are you familiar with U.S. “Hard Times Tokens”? These were privately minted coins used in the United States between 1833 and 1844, during a period of economic crisis known as the Panic of 1837. With a shortage of official coinage, merchants and political groups issued these copper tokens to facilitate everyday transactions. They often featured satirical or patriotic imagery, criticizing government policies or promoting businesses. Though unofficial, they circula
73 likes, 4 comments - thehistorydigger on April 15, 2025: "Are you familiar with U.S. “Hard Times Tokens”? These were privately minted coins used in the United States between 1833 and 1844, during a period of economic crisis known as the Panic of 1837. With a shortage of official coinage, merchants and political groups issued these copper ...
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