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***Auction Highlight*** 1837 C.D. Peacock Chicago,IL Jeweler HT-M19 Hard Times Token 1c Graded ms65

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1837 C.D. Peacock Chicago,IL Jeweler HT-M19 Hard Times Token 1c Graded ms65
***Auction Highlight*** 1837 C.D. Peacock Chicago,IL Jeweler HT-M19 Hard Times Token 1c Graded ms65 BN By SEGS. "1837" C.D. Peacock Jewelers MS65 BN SEGS HT-M19. Copper, plain edge, 31 mm. One of 10,000 pieces struck in copper in 1900 by Gorham Manufacturing Company at the request of C.D. Peacock Jewelers of Chicago. The firm is still in business and going strong today. This issue is not technically a Hard Times token, but is included in the Rule reference as such due to the fact that the size and style clearly imitates the earlier pieces. The obverse features a peacock with plumage in full display with the date of the company's founding, 1837, under the bird. C.D. PEACOCK / JEWELER CHICAGO around. A clock with Roman numerals--nearly identical to Smith's Clock Establishment tokens (Rulau-311 through 317)--graces the reverse, with the legend TIME IS MONEY in the center. The current offering boasts variegated burnt-orange and chocolate brown iridescence under lustrous surfaces on both sides. A beautiful example of this popular token. I have included 4 pictures of the Legendary and longstanding Jeweler. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win Coin