1834 Hard Times Token Attleboro, Massachusetts HT-150 (Rulau) or Low 83

Token Identification Issuer: H.M. & E.I. Richards (Henry Manning Richards and E. Ira Richards) Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts Type: Hard Times Merchant Token / Store Card Catalog Designations: HT-150 (Rulau) or Low 83 Composition: Copper Obverse: Features a full-length standing figure of the Marquis de Lafayette holding a hat and cane, surrounded by the legend: "LAFAYETTE A FRIEND TO AMERICA & FREEDOM" with "DIED MAY 20 1834" in the exergue. This commemorated his passing earlier that same year. Reverse: Displays the merchant advertising: "H.M. & E.I. RICHARDS MANUFACTURERS OF JEWELRY NEAR THE UNION HOUSE ATTLEBORO MASS." nestled between laurel sprays.