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Approximate Current Value: $6,600
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: NA / NA
Weight: NA
Metal: Silver
History, Information, and Value of Charleston, SC, Soda Water Fountain Hard Times Token
Value of Charleston, South Carolina, Soda Water Fountain Hard Times Token
This Token Came From – R.L. Baker Soda Water Store
This token typically receives the Hard Times Designation of HT-430.
The obverse text reads “Soda Water 1837” and the reverse text reads “R.L. Baker Charleston, S.C. Good For 1 Glass.” The obverse of the token shows a fountain with something coming out of the top, and the reverse is made up of text and numbers.
In general, tokens can be very hard to identify. The minting process was very inconsistent, so there were often several varieties of one coin. If you own a Hard Times Medal and are unable to identify which one you might own, please contact one of our experts for assistance. We are rare token experts and have the knowledge and understanding needed to give you a good estimate on what your token is worth.