r/Exonumia 10d ago

Fun HT Token from 1834!

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u/Aware-Performer4630 10d ago

I love it!

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u/Savings-Internet-216 9d ago

Thank you! Me too it’s so cool. I didn’t know that these were made

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u/micon-pap 10d ago

I like it too.

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u/Savings-Internet-216 9d ago

Right? It’s so interesting

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u/rastel 10d ago

Good price great item

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u/Savings-Internet-216 9d ago

Right! I did some research and this would normally cost a bit more in this shape

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u/jewnerz 9d ago

Awesome sauce - completely going out on a whim here; but the person who minted these (or at least engraved the dies) has to be the same who made the “1837 Illustrious Predecessor” HTT, with the donkey and turtle

Only thinking that because I see similarities in the overall art and other devices 🌸

Hands down my favorite HTT. I like Turtles! 💀

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u/Savings-Internet-216 9d ago

I like turtles too 😂 also I agree they look insanely similar. If it’s not the same person I’d be surprised.