Token (Pheonix / May Tenth), 1837, Unknown mint
Hard Times Tokens (1832 - 1844)
Obverse: A phoenix rising from flames.
Lettering: * SUBSTITUTE FOR SHIN PLASTERS * / 1837 / NOV R
Reverse: Inscription in wreath.
Lettering: SPECIE PAYMENTS SUSPENDED / MAY / TENTH / 1837
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 386
Main data
Denomination: Token
Nickname: Pheonix / May Tenth
Value: 1
Currency: Token
Year: 1837
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Unknown
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Copper
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
