1838 HT-81 Am I Not A Women & A Sister NGC AU Details Damaged

CVC & Collectables proudly offers the powerful and historically significant 1838 Hard Times Token, known as “Am I Not a Woman and a Sister”, cataloged as HT-81. Struck in copper and certified NGC AU Details (Damaged), this piece served as a bold political statement in the fight against slavery and remains one of the most iconic pieces of American abolitionist exonumia. Token Highlights: Date: 1838 Type: Hard Times Token / Abolitionist Issue Catalog Reference: HT-81 Material: Copper Diameter: ~28 mm Grade: NGC AU Details – Damaged Strike: Medallic alignment Obverse: Features a powerful image of a kneeling enslaved woman in chains, with the inscription:“AM I NOT A WOMAN & A SISTER” – a direct appeal to empathy and justice, adapted from the British abolitionist movement. Reverse: Text-only reverse reads:“LIBERTY 1838” surrounded by a laurel wreath – emphasizing the universal human right to freedom. Collectibility: Despite its NGC AU Details – Damaged designation, this token retains strong detail and bold devices, with its message and symbolism remaining clear and powerful. Scarce in all conditions and especially rare in higher grades, it is a must-have for collectors of abolitionist material, Hard Times tokens, or social justice-themed exonumia. Find more alike here!