1840 Martin Van Buren. DeWitt-MVB 1840-7, HT-76, Low-57. Brass. 22.7 mm. VF-25 (NGC).，Pierced for suspension as always seen. Very slight oxidation on the obverse gives this side a darkened patina though it remains somewhat glossy and there are areas of golden brass showing through on the high points. The reverse is lighter olive and also glossy with just a bit of darkening around the periphery. A couple of tiny scratches and marks are commensurate with the grade, but none is serious or worthy of specific mention. A prized Hard Times token that is rarely available. There were two in the John Ford Collection of Hard Times tokens sold by us in 2004, but none included among his politicals in 2013.，From the Brian Dobbins Collection of American Political Tokens. Earlier ex Charles McSorley Collection, Part I, Presidential Coin and Antique, November 1997, lot 40.，
