(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine FR.1901E* watching from the shore of
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Incredibly scarce So-Called-Dollar from South Carolina
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(1844) Pease/Irving NYC/St. Louis Hard Times Token HT-A282 R8 - Very Fine FR.1901E* watching from the shore ofAlready 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