Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA)
United States · 1828–1848 · Silver
0.1944 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1828–1848 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Gross weight | 6.75 g |
| Fineness | 89.6% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1944 ozt (6.05 g) |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA) contains 0.1944 troy ounces of silver (89.6% fine, 6.75 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA)?
Each Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA) contains about 0.1944 troy ounces of pure silver — its 6.75 g gross weight at 89.6% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1944 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA) minted?
The Hard Times Token - Bolivar 8th and Chest Strt Counterstamp on Mexico 2 Reales (Philadelphia, PA) was issued 1828–1848.
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