Ninth President, William H. Harrison, 1840 Presidential Campaign Token
I have for sale an 1840 Presidential campaign token for President William Henry Harrison, of the Whig party, who was our 9th president. In the 1840 Presidential election he defeated incumbent President Martin Van Buren. The token looks to be copper or bronze, 15/16 inch in diameter and in a high grade circulated condition, with a hole at the top rim, see photos. The obverse shows the civilian bust of Harrison in the center and around the rim it reads MAJ: GENL W.H. HARRISON - BORN FEB. 9, 1773. The reverse shows a cabin in the center, & around the cabin it reads THE PEOPLES CHOICE - IN THE YEAR - 1840. Token, better than seen in photos. Please see over 950 more collectibles for sale in my EBAY STORE at TE Collectables. (19,694 DRE)(RT)
Specifications
| President | William Henry Harrison |
| Type | token |
| Year | 1840 |
| Theme | Politics |
| Country/Region | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
I have for sale an 1840 Presidential campaign token for President William Henry Harrison, of the Whig party, who was our 9th president. In the 1840 Presidential election he defeated incumbent President Martin Van Buren. The token looks to be copper or bronze, 15/16 inch in diameter and in a high grade circulated condition, with a hole at the top rim, see photos. The obverse shows the civilian bust of Harrison in the center and around the rim it reads MAJ: GENL W.H. HARRISON – BORN FEB. 9, 1773. The reverse shows a cabin in the center, & around the cabin it reads THE PEOPLES CHOICE – IN THE YEAR – 1840. Token, better than seen in photos. Please see over 950 more collectibles for sale in my EBAY STORE at TE Collectables. (19,694 DRE)(RT)
