(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine FR.1901E* 5 mm Description Obverse King's

5 mm Description Obverse King's bust left Description Reverse Denomination and date within wreath

238 - Crisp Very Fine

1932 (2) - ($5)

watching from the shore of St

all notes were printed at the Western Facility (Fort Worth

(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine FR.1901E* 5 mm Description Obverse King'sAlready 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