(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine


Already a rare token, this variety displays the "VAIN" vs. "RUIN" variant of the legend:

"HE WHO LIVES BY THE SWEAT OF HIS BROWN SELDOM LIVES IN VAIN" vs "... LIVES IN RUIN".

It is believed that Pease was headquartered in St. Louis and partnered with Irvin in NYC where imports arrived. Books @ $2500 in VF



Pin It Fancy