Silver Token of Sachem Oyster Saloon, United States, 1830 - 1854. 1969.222.4645

Obverse: SACHEM / OYSTER SALOON / 275 BOWERY

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Physical Description

Axis: 0
Countermark
- Description: SACHEM / OYSTER SALOON / 275 BOWERY
Measurements
- Weight: 2.66
- Diameter: 22

Typological Description

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 1830
- To Date: 1854
Material: Silver
Geographic
- Region: United States
- Locality: New York City
Authority
- Issuer: Sachem Oyster Saloon

Undertype Description

Description: Spanish-American, Charles III, 1-real, 1775

References

Reference: Miller.NY.748.unlisted

Administrative History

Identifier: 1969.222.4645
Department: United States
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Acquired From: Gift of P.K. Anderson

SubjectSet

series: U.S. Merchant

Notes

In early 19th century NYC, the Spanish or Mexican real was a New York shilling worth 12 pennies or cents.
Rulau lists 6 known pieces overstruck on 2-reales coins, but none on 1-real coins

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