NEW YORK. M.M. Laird, 5th Ward Hotel. 2 Cents. No date, Ca.1862-64. Printed in black on red cardboard. 28mm by 25mm. From the top: '5th Ward Hotel' in the center larger '2 cts.' and underneath 'Redeemed in Currency/M.M. Laird.' The verso with penned counter initials ''M.M.L.'' with swirl underneath. Laird was a Hard Times Token issuer (HT Q150). Rather used with a dark streak across the face. Rubbed corners and back edge baldness. Very Good.
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