I purchased this token a few months ago and received this paper with it. I nice write up but the only way I could get it on here was sideways. The token is dated May 10, 1837.
Yes, these were issued in opposition to paper currency. Would have been a hoot to live during them years. The good ole' days of innocence! What does shinplaster mean? Definition of shinplaster 1 : a piece of privately issued paper currency especially : one poorly secured and depreciated in value 2 : a piece of fractional currency
Difficult to say Frank. It looks uncleaned but that stuff that protects copper coins may have been applied. I can't feel it though and no signs of scratch marks but then it's what, a 184 year old Token so who knows?
My neck hurts from how I fell asleep a couple days ago so posting this for others who may potentially be in a similar position.
