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    A few more keepers today

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Size:  47.2 KBA tombac button and a 1837 Hard times token. Smiths clock establishment. The token is holed.
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    That's a great token! Fun Fact: Almost all clock advertisements show the time as 10:10. This is because it is more appealing to the eye than any other arrangement of the hands! Thanks for posting and happy digging, Dave.
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    Veteran Member BTV Digger's Avatar
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    Love it! I've only found one HTT over the years and haven't seen your variety posted. Congrats!

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    Great token!
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    Very cool token, congrats!
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    That's a great token! Never seen one like that before.
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    That token is AMAZING! I've never seen one like it! "Time is Money". So cool that it has the date as well as the full address of the establishment. Outstanding!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaddyDigger View Post
    Fun Fact: Almost all clock advertisements show the time as 10:10.
    That clock is a bit fast
    Is that token holed? Very nice looking!
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    Yes, it is holed. I really thought it was a coin at first until I started cleaning it.

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    I'm a token lover, so... we all know what my favorite thing in the photo is!
    Congrats!
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    Great Hard Times Token!
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    Pretty sweet there.

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