Trade Token
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Henry's Tavern
American
Date1880-1910
MediumProbably nickel-plated copper, encased in paper mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter of token): 3/4in. (1.9cm)
Mount (height x width of mount): 2 x 2in. (5.1 x 5.1cm)
Mount (height x width of mount): 2 x 2in. (5.1 x 5.1cm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionHexagonal token, probably made of nickel-plated copper. The token is encased in a white paper mount. The mount has a clear plastic window on each side to display both sides of the token. Raised letters on one side of the token read, "HENRY'S TAVERN/ 257/ WINDSOR/ ST./ HARTFORD, CONN." Raised letters on the opposite side read, "GOOD FOR/ 5¢/ IN TRADE". Both sides of the token have a dotted border running around the edge.
Object number2007.20.0
MarkingsRaised letters on one side of the token read, "HENRY'S TAVERN/ 257/ WINDSOR/ ST./ HARTFORD, CONN." Raised letters on the opposite side read, "GOOD FOR/ 5¢/ IN TRADE".InscribedHand-written in black in on the top of one side of the mount is, "HARTFORD, CT./ TRADE TOKEN RARE". In the lower left corner of the same side, also in black ink, is written, "GF/ 5¢ IT".On View
Not on view
1840s
1982
1976
1983