Object Details
Description (Brief)
One (1) I Take the Responsibility hard times token
United States, 1830s
Obverse Image: Military bust of Andrew Jackson in treasure chest, holding sword and money bag.
Obverse Text: I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY
Reverse Image: Donkey with the letters "LLD" on its side.
Reverse Text: THE CONSTITUTION AS I UNDERSTAND IT / ROMAN FIRMNESS / VETO
Credit Line
Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc.
date made
1830s
ID Number
NU.86.0492.27
accession number
1986.0492
catalog number
86.0492.27
Object Name
token
Physical Description
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .2 cm x 2.9 cm; 3/32 in x 1 5/32 in
place made
United States
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Exhibition
Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1519259