Royal Canadian Mint Sterling Silver Playing Card Money Set in Box w/ COAs KM.1761 1841 Webster Hard Times Token

1841 Webster Hard Times Token HT-16 ~ Fine/Very Fine

Grade: Circulated coins from VG to AU+

Each medal weighs 3

0999 oz AGW Description Obverse Temple of Heaven

Pick up this example for slightly less owing to some very light and unobtrusive damage

Royal Canadian Mint Sterling Silver Playing Card Money Set in Box w/ COAs KM.1761 1841 Webster Hard Times TokenThis neat set originally sold at the RCM @ $359. 80. Many items have been used for money throughout human history, but arguably the most surprising are the playing cards which replaced coinage during the 17th and 18th centuries when it became scarce in the isolated colony of New France. This exciting new series showcases the fascinating history of "playing card money" with coins that feature a unique rectangular shape and combine colour and selective